Gallery Manager

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Gallery Manager (Full-Time) – Vienna

SOPHIE TAPPEINER is looking for a full-time Gallery Manager to join us in Vienna. This is a central role, combining front-of-house responsibilities with exhibition coordination and close collaboration with our artists and team. As the first point of contact for visitors, including curators, collectors, press, and other stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping how the gallery is experienced.

The gallery is looking for someone highly independent, proactive, and aligned with their vision—someone who doesn’t just follow processes but actively contributes to how things are done. The role spans client engagement, artist liaison, project coordination, research, communication and sales support. It requires responsibility, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities without losing oversight.

Remuneration is dependent on experience.

Working Hours

Tuesday–Friday: 10:00–18:00

Saturday: 12:00–16:00

Additional hours as needed (openings, art fairs, events)

What You’ll Do

Run the gallery’s front of house, keeping it welcoming, informed, and well-
presented
Serve as the first point of contact for visitors—confident, warm, and professional
Represent the gallery during opening hours, exhibitions, and art fairs
Support planning and realisation of exhibitions, publications, and art fair
presentations
Work closely with artists and their studios, maintaining strong, thoughtful
relationships
Maintain artist materials and records (bios, portfolios, press, archive, website)
Coordinate logistics: shipping, customs, loans, consignments, returns
Prepare sales materials, online viewing rooms, and support client development
Assist with applications (art fairs, funding opportunities)
Organise travel and accommodation as required
Conduct research for exhibitions and projects
Manage administrative tasks and due diligence
Handle bookkeeping tasks

Image credit: BEEP!, curated by Cory John Scozzari, exhibition view, SOPHIE TAPPEINER, 2025. Via Sophie Tappeiner website