Head of Sales and Strategy

Job Summary

Head of Sales & Strategy needed at a London contemporary art & design gallery. Lead collector development, international fairs, residencies and commercial strategy in a senior, hands-on sales role.

Job Description

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.

We offer:
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.

Salary: Starting £42,000-£50,000 base, plus commission, performance-related bonus and travel/fair-related expenses. For an exceptional candidate, we are open to discussing an enhanced package based on experience, commercial performance and long-term value and contribution to the gallery.

Location: London, hybrid, with international travel.

Availability: Full time. Regular evening and weekend availability is required for openings, fairs, collector events and key sales opportunities.

Job Requirements

- Minimum 5 years' contemporary art sales experience in a commercial gallery.
- 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 weekends

Job Responsibilities

- Grow networks of collectors, advisors, designers, architects, institutions and partners.
- 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.

Job Overview

Job Title: Head of Sales and Strategy
Salary: £40k-£50k
Hours: Full time
Artform: Visual arts
Role: Customer Service
Contract: Hybrid
Closing date: Fri, 11 Dec 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Head of Sales and Strategy

Organisation: Secteur Privé

Postcode: W1B 1AE

How to Apply

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.

Contact name: Colette Gibson
Contact email: [email protected]

About Secteur Privé

Secteur Privé is a London-based contemporary art and design gallery representing emerging and established artists through a curatorial, collector-focused programme and operating from a distinctive private space.

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