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Gallery Sales Assistant, London Glassblowing

  •  UK-wide
  •  Â£20k-25k
  •  Part time
  •  Closes May 18, 2025
  •  Gena Johns
  •  jobs@londonglassblowing.co.uk
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Description

Job Summary

Part-time role at London Glassblowing. Min 2 days/week (incl. Saturdays & Sundays). £20-25K pro rata. Join London Glassblowing's thriving team. Sell exquisite glass art, provide luxury service. Requires: sales experience, art passion, attention to detail.

Job Description

The Gallery Sales Assistant at London Glassblowing plays a vital role at London Glassblowing. Working on the vibrant Bermondsey Street, you'll be immersed in a creative environment where visitors can witness the glassblowing process while exploring exceptional artworks.

This position combines sales expertise with art appreciation, as you'll engage with discerning clients, share knowledge about our unique glass pieces, and create memorable luxury experiences. Your responsibilities include welcoming visitors, building relationships with clients, maintaining the gallery's pristine presentation, and working alongside our sales team.

The ideal candidate will thrive in our dynamic studio-gallery setting, contributing to our reputation as one of Europe's leading glassblowing studios through exceptional customer service and consistent sales results.

Job Requirements

  • Proven sales experience and ability to build rapport and close sales
  • Enthusiasm and a personable manner
  • Eagerness to expand knowledge in glass and sales techniques
  • Self-motivation with a results-driven approach
  • Great organisational skills with the ability to multitask
  • Genuine passion for contemporary art that translates into sales
  • Excellent communication and people skills to engage with discerning clients
  • The ability to work as an individual and as part of a team
  • Good IT skills, literacy and numeracy
  • A strong attention to detail
  • A willingness to learn and the ability to follow instructions

Job Responsibilities

  • Be first point of contact for visitors to the gallery
  • Drive sales while delivering outstanding customer service and luxury experiences
  • Build and maintain client relationships through proactive phone and email communication
  • Email customers to encourage sales
  • Enter accurate data entry of customer records
  • Maintain impeccable presentation standards throughout the gallery and storage areas. General housekeeping including dusting of gallery and artworks.
  • Handle artwork, packaging and shipping with careful attention to detail, which includes regular heavy lifting and physical work throughout the gallery.

How to Apply

Send us CV & 1 Page Cover Letter

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