Art Gallery Manager
Deadline: June 25, 2013
Axel Vervoordt is an international renowned company, organized around 5 major core activities : the Art and Antiques department, the Axel Vervoordt Gallery for modern and contemporary Art, The interior Design Office, the Axel Vervoordt Home Collection , and the Axel Vervoordt Real Estate department.
The company is located in Belgium (‘s Gravenwezel, Wijnegem and Antwerp) with a branch office in Connecticut (USA). Currently there are some 90 people employed across the various teams.
The Axel Vervoordt Gallery is establishing a new Gallery in Hong Kong and is looking for a full time Gallery Manager for this new space.
He or she is a skillful organizer and salesperson with an art historical background as well a familiarity and comprehension of our company’s mission and philosophy.
Job description
- Planning ,organizing , presenting and marketing Exhibitions and Shows
- Sales and follow up of administration, contact with clients, prospects, press, etc.
- Maintaining and expanding client portfolio
- Monitoring of day to day function of the Gallery (reception of clients, daily attendance,)
- Responsible for website updates, blogspot, Facebook, mailings and in-gallery information about the exhibitions
- Organization of photography for the Gallery and works
- Examination of works, documenting and issuing certificates on works in the collection of Axel Vervoordt Gallery
Qualifications/Requirements
- Art historical education and background (or similar by experience) and sales experience
- Very fluent in English, Mandarin and/or Cantonese. Other languages are an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft office applications and experienced in social media . Knowledge of Photshop, InDesignetc.. isa plus
- Skilled communicator
- Responsible, independent, discrete and professional attitude.
- Well organized, self –motivated and able to handle multiple projects and exhibitions under tight deadlines
- Flexible and dynamic personality
Offer
A versatile and independent position in a unique, professional and dynamic company.
Please submit your motivation and curriculum vitae to hr@axel-vervoordt.com.hk
For more information about our activities, please visit: www.axel-vervoordt.com.hk