Now Hiring - Fine Art Sales Consultant in Asheville, NC

"Despite our excellent reputation, this business is just getting started. I'm looking for individuals from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team to help mold and develop the culture and groundwork of my growing and dynamic company.

I want my work to inspire people, I want to make a positive impact on our natural world, I want to lead the company everyone wants to work for and I believe that by building a team of diverse and talented people we can do all of this and so much more.

As this business grows your earnings are only limited to the limits you place on yourself. Opportunity for advancement in multiple directions abound for the astute and effective sales person." – Benjamin Walls

Job Summary

The Sales Consultant will have a detailed understanding of the Benjamin Walls brand and have complete product and gallery knowledge to successfully provide every visitor the "WALLS Experience." They will follow a strategic sales process that shares Benjamin's work and his incredible passion for conservation with the intent to turn casual gallery visitors into inspired WALLS collectors and travelers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and provide a welcoming atmosphere to gallery visitors.
• Lead visitors through the gallery and engage them in the artwork, travel opportunities, and fine wines by highlighting and conveying the meaning and significance of these elements and the Artist's mission.
• Assess the visitors' preferences and motivations for connecting with the brand so as to recommend the product that best suit their individual needs (Art/Travel/Wine).
• Give a full presentation following the sales process using proper lighting, voice tone, and engaging the visitor in a rapport building way & present summary close with price after building the value of the artwork and travel opportunities.
• Follow up with potential clients via telephone or email to close sales, and to maintain ongoing communication in an effort to build strong, long-lasting relationships.
• Process all sales in the company point-of-sale system, process payments and submit all purchase orders to production team.
• Maintain accurate and timely record keeping with a keen attention to detail.
• Track artwork production and delivery timelines, and communicate all pertinent sales and production information to clients and make final arrangements for delivery/installation of their artwork.
• Collaborate with the Travel Concierge team to prepare clients for travel to their chosen destination (Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India, Canada).
• Represent the WALLS brand in positive terms at all times, whether at work or at leisure.
• Increase knowledge of the WALLS brand, the Artist, his images and our mission.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times with visitors and collectors.
• Work individually and as a team to set up and show artwork and gallery displays.
• Maintain appearance of gallery including daily cleaning and organizational tasks.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to assess client preferences and guide them to the images that will connect them to the artist and his work.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an often high-volume environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and detail.
• Professional telephone and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google platforms.
• Adobe Photoshop or Adobe InDesign experience is preferred

Experience:
Minimum 1-3 years sales experience required, preferably in luxury sales.
Proven track record of exceeding sales goals and establishing/maintaining strong client relationships.

Education and Knowledge:
High School Diploma required
College degree preferred
Knowledge of fine art and enthusiasm for international travel helpful

What We Offer:

• A positive and professional team based culture with an open-door policy and environmentally conscious ethos.
• Work in a beautiful fine art gallery setting in the mountains of downtown Asheville, North Carolina.
• Company wide vision and tangible impact on environmental conservation of the world's great wild places.
• Limitless growth potential and upward mobility.

Compensation and Benefits

• Includes hourly rate plus high commission on both Art and Travel sales
• Employer-provided direct primary healthcare
• Additional monthly healthcare stipend
• Paid Vacation Time and Personal Time
• Employer-paid parking in downtown Asheville
• Employee discount
• NEW! 401K program

To apply, please include your resume and a brief cover letter.

Benjamin Walls Gallery strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Benjamin Walls Gallery is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Asheville, NC 28801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location