Description
Leading team responsible for retention & growth of corporate art rental accounts. Senior client-facing role combining account management, strategic sales development & project management. Managing ongoing leased collections for clients, ensuring curatorial excellence & commercial performance.
About Artiq
Artiq is a dynamic team of over 45, bringing momentum to a new arts economy where artists and creative businesses can thrive, and careers can be built. Working with an international client base, we are growing fast and creating new opportunities all the time for talented people passionate about art.
Based in London and operating in 25+ countries, we work with and represent some of the best artists in the world and help our clients to build collections and experiences, giving them unrivalled access to the cultural world.
Purpose of the role
As Art Collections Manager at Artiq, you will lead the team responsible for the retention and growth of Artiq's corporate art rental accounts. This is a senior client-facing role that combines account management, strategic sales development and end to end project management. You will manage ongoing leased collections for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring both curatorial excellence and commercial performance.
This role requires an experienced leader who can balance creative vision with data-driven sales management, develop deep client relationships, and inspire internal teams to deliver exceptional service.
Reports to Commercial Director
Direct reports Account Manager(s)
Job responsibilities (part 1)
Client and Collection Management
- Lead ongoing management & rotation of leased corporate art collections, ensuring continued relevance & alignment with client brand, culture and values.
- Develop & maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders across C-suite, operations & facilities.
- Chair & facilitate internal Art Committees with clients to foster collaborative decision-making & stakeholder engagement.
- Brief & collaborate with Arts Department to deliver curatorial presentations & provide strategic advisory on collection development, diversity & impact.
- Collaborate with Operations team to ensure smooth delivery of installation & satisfaction across external stakeholders.
- Proven experience in a senior account management, sales or collection management role within the art, creative, or cultural sectors.
- Proven experience in management of a sales team.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable success managing a sales pipeline and achieving revenue targets.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and present to stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience organising events and activations that drive engagement and client value.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and using MS Excel.
Full-time hybrid role based in our London office, with hybrid working. Evening attendance at events and functions required.
Artiq is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourages applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief.
Sales & Commercial Leadership
- Own & manage sales pipeline, ensuring revenue targets are consistently met or exceeded.
- Support Account Manager(s) in meeting or exceeding sales target.
- Collaborate with A-Rental Sales team to ensure optimal client handover.
- Identify & cultivate opportunities for account growth across existing client base.
- Lead strategic development of existing accounts through tailored engagement plans & commercial proposals.
- Report on sales activity & client performance.
Engagement & Activation
- Propose & deliver client engagement initiatives including collection tours, artist-led workshops, panel discussions & other bespoke activations.
- Partner with artists & internal teams to create inclusive programming.
Operational & Team Management
- Manage full lifecycle of collection projects, collaborating with internal departments to deliver to client expectations.
- Liaise with Accounts team to reconcile client statements & credit control.
- Champion the use of CRM.
Salary  £40,000, plus uncapped commission & discretionary bonus
To apply for the Art Collections Manager role at Artiq, please visit our online portal and submit your CV and cover letter: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/art-collections-manager-41637.
In your application, please also indicate if you are part of Artiq’s artist roster or a former Artiq employee.