Head of Art Sales

Organization Tashkeel Location Nad Al Sheba 1 Dubai UAE

Job Type
Full-Time Position Overview Tashkeel is seeking an experienced commercially driven and culturally engaged Art Sales Exhibitions amp Collections Manager to lead the organization s exhibitions art sales strategy collector relations and artwork management operations This role requires a highly resourceful individual with a minimum of seven years of experience within commercial galleries art advisory auction houses art fairs or cultural institutions with a strong commercial focus The successful candidate must possess a deep understanding of contemporary art and design alongside proven experience in sales client development exhibition management and collections administration The role sits at the intersection of culture and commerce The candidate will oversee the planning and delivery of exhibitions while actively driving revenue generation through artwork and design sales relationship management partnerships and collector engagement The role also requires close collaboration with artists designers curators consultants collectors interior designers corporate clients and cultural stakeholders both locally and internationally Alongside exhibitions and sales Art Sales Exhibitions amp Collections Manager will oversee artwork inventory systems consignment management collection tracking pricing coordination and artwork logistics while ensuring the highest standards of professionalism intellectual presentation and operational organization This role is designed for an individual who is both culturally engaged and commercially motivated The position includes performance-based incentives tied to successful sales generation collector development and commercial growth The role also includes oversight and coordination of Tashkeel s artist development initiatives including residency and mentorship-based programmes ensuring all programme outcomes publications exhibitions and public engagement initiatives are delivered to the highest standard This is a senior position suited to an individual who understands how to build long-term cultural and commercial value within the UAE s growing creative economyKey ResponsibilitiesCommercial Sales amp Collector RelationsLead visual art and design sales across exhibitions fairs private viewings and client outreach initiativesDevelop and expand Tashkeel s collector client consultant and corporate databaseCultivate relationships with collectors interior designers architects curators hospitality groups developers and cultural institutionsWork closely with the Tashkeel Consultant and leadership team on sales strategies and commercial growth opportunitiesDevelop sales forecasts pricing strategies and revenue targets for exhibitions and projectsCoordinate artwork sales invoicing processes certificates of authenticity and artwork deliveriesIdentify and pursue partnerships commissions sponsorships and acquisition opportunitiesStrengthen Tashkeel s presence within the regional and international art marketExhibitions amp ProgrammingManage the planning and delivery of all exhibitions onsite and offsite subject to Director approvalOversee exhibition scheduling budgeting logistics installation deinstallation and artwork transportationCoordinate exhibition production timelines with artists fabricators installers and fine art handlersWork closely with artists and designers on artwork production and presentationDevelop exhibition activation programmes including talks guided tours workshops collector events and public programmingManage applications and participation in art fairs and related cultural platformsMaintain high standards of curatorial presentation exhibition storytelling and visitor experienceCollections amp Artwork ManagementMaintain full inventory control of artworks under Tashkeel s management including consignments owned works editions and commissioned projectsOversee artwork database systems pricing records condition reporting and artwork documentationEnsure all artwork movements consignments and returns are properly documented and signedCoordinate storage packing transportation and artwork handling proceduresWork closely with the administrative and accounts teams to maintain accurate records and reportingPublications Writing amp CommunicationsLead exhibition key messaging and interpretive content developmentOversee exhibition texts wall texts catalogues price lists and written curatorial materialSupport the marketing team with press releases PR toolkits website content and social media direction relating to exhibitions and salesProofread and ensure consistency across all exhibition communications and publicationsCoordinate with designers translators printers and production teams to ensure timely delivery of all exhibition collateralArtist Development amp ProgrammesSupport and monitor the delivery of Tashkeel s residency and mentorship programmes including Critical Practice and artist development initiativesCoordinate programme