Contemporary Art & Design Gallery | London
Secteur Privé is a London-based contemporary art and design gallery representing emerging and established artists through a curatorial, collector-focused programme. Operating from a distinctive private space, we are entering an ambitious new phase: an expanded international fair calendar, artist residencies, exhibitions, commissions and a growing network across art and design.
We are seeking an entrepreneurial, highly connected Head of Sales & Strategy to lead the gallery’s commercial growth and help shape its next chapter.
The Role
Working closely with the gallery’s directors, you will build and convert a targeted pipeline of collectors, advisors, designers, institutions and press. You will help shape the gallery’s commercial strategy across exhibitions, international fairs, residencies, private sales, commissions and design-related projects.
You will take ownership of the gallery’s CRM, sales pipeline, artwork statuses, reporting and fair P&Ls, ensuring excellent follow-through from first enquiry to post-sale care.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and develop relationships with collectors, advisors, designers, institutions and cultural partners.
- Lead sales across exhibitions, fairs, private views, online enquiries, commissions and private sales.
- Represent the gallery at international art fairs, openings, collector events and museum programmes.
- Contribute to fair strategy, collector previews, invitation campaigns and pre-fair sales planning.
- Create and host openings, collector dinners, salons, studio visits and design-led events.
- Activate artist residencies by introducing artists to collectors, curators, institutions and potential commission clients.
- Identify opportunities across contemporary art, design, functional art, interiors, hospitality and corporate collecting.
- Maintain the gallery’s CRM, sales pipeline, reporting and fair P&Ls to a high standard.
About You
- At least five years’ contemporary art sales experience in a commercial gallery.
- A minimum of three years in a senior sales, client-development or leadership role, with one year being in the London art market.
- A proven record of closing high-value transactions and achieving sales objectives.
- Experience of established international art fairs; upper-tier fair experience is strongly preferred.
- An active network across collectors, advisors, curators, institutions and art-world professionals.
- Strong understanding of primary-market gallery economics, artist relationships, consignments, pricing and client confidentiality.
- Excellent CRM and pipeline-management skills; Artlogic experience is highly desirable.
- Warm, polished and discreet, with the ability to host confidently and build trust with sophisticated clients.
- A high level of IT literacy, ideally with confidence using relevant art-industry technology.
- Experience using CRM systems, inventory systems and digital sales tools.An understanding of social media platforms and how they can support client engagement, artist visibility and sales opportunities.
- Flexibility to travel internationally and work some evenings and weekends.
- Experience with design, functional art, interiors or collectible design is highly desirable.
- Additional widely spoken languages are an advantage, Spanish is an added bonus.
What we offer
- A senior role in a small team with real influence over the gallery’s commercial and strategic direction, close collaboration with the directors, and direct exposure to artists, collectors, institutions and an ambitious international programme. You will also benefit from a flexible working policy, while recognising the client-facing nature of the role.
Salary:
£42,000–£50,000 base, depending on experience, plus commission, performance-related bonus and travel/fair-related expenses. For an exceptional candidate, we are open to discussing an enhanced package based on experience, commercial performance and long-term contribution to the gallery.
Location:
London, hybrid, with international travel.
Availability:
Full time. Regular evening and weekend availability is required for openings, fairs, collector events and key sales opportunities.
Head of Sales and Strategy for London Art Gallery employer: Secteur Privé
Secteur Privé provides a vibrant and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive in the contemporary art scene. With a focus on professional development and engagement with a global network, the gallery supports its staff in shaping the future of art and design.
