London, UK
Gallery assistant
at Sigmar
Sigmar is hiring a gallery assistant to join its team in London.
About us
Founded in 2005 by Ebba Thott and Nina Hertig, Sigmar is a multidisciplinary company providing full service interior design as well as an established shop.
Sigmar deal predominately in original C20th Nordic design, although there are no restrictions regards geography or time-periods when it comes to what you might find in-store or online. Sigmar seek the more unusual, rare, historically important, cabinet made pieces often created by designers with an academic standing.
In addition to dealing in vintage design Sigmar is an agent for a number of niche contemporary manufacturers; K.H. Würtz, Carl Auböck, Secto Design, Snedkergaarden, and a representative of Michael Anastassiades.
Unifying the shop and interiors office is a love and knowledge of craft and design.
The role
We are looking for a gallery assistant, to join our small team on Kings Road, who is willing to help in each administrative and physical task involved in procuring and selling collectable designs -in person as well as online- and coordinating their national or global delivery.
The role is largely customer facing but also includes all other aspects of running a shop; the successful candidate will not only see exactly how the logistics and business of a design gallery work but be a contributing part of it with a real say on things.
The opportunity is a full-time position -five days a week. Working hours are 40 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Annual leave is 20 days plus eight days public holidays.
Main duties:
- selling vintage and contemporary collectable design
- delivering outstanding customer service
- building and maintaining client relationships
- keeping customer contact information up-to-date
- creating exciting gallery displays
- coordinating stock rotations
- cleaning objects conscientiously
- packing high value objects for shipping
- organising the national and international transportation of valuables
- creating quotations and invoices using accounting software
- photographing, researching and cataloguing items to put online
- writing condition reports, visual and contextual analyses
- updating the website
- directing the restoration and/or re-upholstery of objects
- helping establish team targets and objectives
The position will suit somebody with:
- a passion for design and interest in design history
- a natural willingness to help and go the extra mile when serving customers
- sensitivity combined with strong initiative and problem-solving skills
- an enthusiasm for eccentric and creative people
- strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
- high emotional intelligence
- a preference for no two days being the same and diversity in their work
- flexibility and keenness to be involved in all aspects
- superb conversation skills
- the ability to identify changing priorities
- reliability
Salary depending on experience. Please submit resume and covering letter stating your current salary and salary expectations using the ‘apply’ link below.