Secteur Priv 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. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who combines excellent sales instincts with strategic thinking for business development, genuine relationship-building and a deep understanding of the contemporary art market. Working closely with the gallery's directors, you will build collector relationships, deliver a high-level fair programme, and be part of activating artist residencies. The role We offer: - Minimum 5 years' contemporary art sales experience in a commercial gallery. - Grow networks of collectors, advisors, designers, architects, institutions and partners. Please send your CV and a short note explaining why this role interests you, including an outline of your fair experience, collector network and most relevant sales achievements as well as your senior role experience. Subject title: Head of Sale Job Application Closing date for applications is 11 December 2026 by 6pm.Job Summary
Job Description
You will build and convert a targeted pipeline of collectors, advisors, designers, institutions and press. You will also help shape the gallery's commercial strategy across exhibitions, fairs, residencies, private sales and commissions.
You will take ownership of the gallery's CRM, sales pipeline and commercial reporting, ensuring excellent follow-through from first enquiry to post-sale care. You will be equally comfortable developing long-term collector relationships, representing the gallery at international fairs, hosting private events and identifying new opportunities across art, design and interiors.
A senior role with real influence over the gallery's commercial and strategic direction.
Close collaboration with the gallery directors and direct exposure to artists, collectors, institutions and an ambitious international programme.
Travel, networking and fair-attendance opportunities.
A close, creative and entrepreneurial team environment.
A flexible working/holiday policy, while recognising the client-facing nature of the role.Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' in a senior sales or client-development role within a commercial gallery or art advisory, with minimum of 1 year based in London.
- A proven record of closing high-value transactions and achieving or exceeding sales targets.
- Experience of established international art fairs; upper-tier fairs experience is desired.
- An active and established network across private collectors, advisors, and art-world professionals.
- Excellent CRM and pipeline-management skills; Artlogic experience is desirable.
- Warm, polished and discreet, with the ability to host confidently with sophisticated clients.
- Ideas-led, commercially rigorous, organised and hands-on.
- Experience with design, functional art, interiors or collectible design is desirable.
- Additional widely spoken languages are an advantage, Spanish is desirable.
- Flexibility to travel internationally and work some evenings and weekendsJob Responsibilities
- Lead sales across exhibitions, fairs, online platforms, commissions and private sales.
- Develop repeat collectors and lasting international relationships.
- Lead negotiations from enquiry to acquisition with excellent client care.
- Prepare tailored proposals, presentations and collection recommendations.
- Shape fair strategy, applications, budgets, artist selection and booth planning.
- Plan previews, invitations, appointments and pre-fair sales.
- Represent the gallery at international fairs and cultural events.
- Manage on-site sales and post-fair follow-up.
- Attract audiences through private events, visits and partnerships.
- Connect residency artists with collectors, curators and institutions.
- Develop art, design, interiors, corporate and secondary-market opportunities.
- Maintain CRM, pipeline, artwork statuses, sales reports and fair P&Ls.How to Apply