Opera Gallery Madrid is looking for a full-time Sales Assistant with a proven track record in Art to join its team.

The Sales Assistant will report directly to the Director of Opera Gallery Madrid.

Key Responsibilities:

- Promptly and warmly welcome guests to the gallery.
- Assist the gallery daily operation, gallery exhibitions, openings, special events and meetings, such as room reservations, press packets, catalogues, etc.
- Management and upkeep of the gallery database.
- Assist as needed in the logistics of exhibitions at the gallery, as well as those held at off-site institutions, art fairs, etc.
- Update auction calendar and track relevant auctions.
- Create and manage guest lists for exhibitions/dinners, and support Director during openings.
- Update Director’s client information as needed.
- Work alongside Director’s for daily tasks and long-term goals/projects.
- Ability to work after hours for certain client viewings, openings and events.

Qualifications for this Role:

- BA degree, Art History or related degree.
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role at a contemporary art gallery, fine art shipper or auction house, strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of packing and shipping of art internationally including international import and export regulations,



local and international customs procedures.
- Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and also Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
- Written and spoken proficiency of Spanish and English; French, a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Experience of working across countries and time zones within a global organization.

Key personal qualities:

- Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to manage a heavy workload, with a keen eye for detail.
- Positive, proactive, calm and flexible under pressure, and the ability to switch gears at a moment’s notice.
- A problem solver.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to identifying gaps and implement improvements.
- High Level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and dealing with professionals inside and outside the company.
- Enthusiastic and collaborative team player.
- Passionate for modern and contemporary art.
- A versátil schedule, with availability to work on weekends, weekly days off: Tuesday and Sunday.

Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] with "Sales Assistant" in the subject line.

📌 Sales Assistant Madrid
🏢 Opera Gallery Group
📍 Madrid