Job Description

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Who we are

Kellie Miller Arts is an award-winning, contemporary independent gallery based in central Brighton. With a focus on original artworks, we hold a diverse selection of ceramics, sculpture and art in various mediums by established national and international artists.

We completed an ambitious move to new premises in the North Laine on Church Street in April 2025, which has been such a success we would like to expand our team. Our aim is to increase the programming and artistic offerings of the business, which will be best achieved with a strong team in place.

As an artist-led space, we have worked hard to forge a business that offers more than luxury to its clients. As a team, we are passionate about works that speak of the artistic process, where the hand of the artist can be seen, and invite visitors and clients to share in our passion through artworks that are approachable, engaging and enjoyable, for a rewarding personal experience.

Gallery Consultant - Overview of Role

We are currently seeking a part-time Gallery Consultant (3-4 days a week) with a proven expertise in and love for sales and communications, to develop strong client relationships and to become an integral part of our team. Despite our location, Kellie Miller Arts is active within an international art market. With an online gallery shop and yearly arts events programme, the successful candidate will be joining a thriving independent company that has expansion and growth high on its agenda.

A Gallery Consultant is there to provide a high quality, personable service to gallery visitors with a view to securing sales, providing information, increasing our client list and raising the profile of the Gallery.

PLEASE NOTE:

The salary for a part-time role will be pro-rata. There are opportunities for OTE.

Tasks, Responsibilities and Objectives

Sales

Being actively informed in order to be able to discuss the work on show and in the stock rooms Building strong client relationships: maintaining and developing Gallery contacts and mailing lists in order to consultatively manage client expectations and generate sales Familiarity with retail procedures, credit systems and limitations therein Ability to manage aftercare process, including packaging and shipping, to maintain a well rounded positive experience for clients
Operations

Operating Gallery routines during opening hours: opening and closing the Gallery, greeting visitors, keeping a tally of visitor figures and catalogue sales, invigilating Dealing with suppliers and artists as necessary Maintaining cleanliness and order of the Gallery Contributing enthusiastically to the development of the service and maintaining a positive and welcoming atmosphere within the space
Display, Marketing and Merchandising

Providing assistance to the installation and de-installation of exhibitions including completing condition reports, being involved with the maintenance and re-decoration of gallery walls and upkeep of the store cupboard Participation in Private View evenings and other key events Re-merchandising the Gallery at appropriate intervals to ensure that displays remain fresh, different and attractive Photographing the gallery or artworks for use on social media when required
Administration

Answer public enquiries and provide help for artists, visitors, collectors and customers in person, via the telephone and where appropriate by written communication. Completing sales documentation Adding to and maintaining the mailing list Documenting artworks (booking works in and out of the gallery, labelling, etc) Support of management with other tasks as required

Person Specification

Essential

A Degree e.g. History of Art, although non-art related subjects such as business, psychology, marketing, and social sciences are also welcome At least 5 years of prior work experience is required, ideally within a sales environment with preferably a particular focus on luxury sales You will be expected to sell - this is the main focus of this role. You must be able to establish business relationships and a rapport with potential collectors, so excellent customer service skills are integral Efficient, well organised, adaptable and resourceful An excellent communicator, curious and quick-thinking, able to converse freely with people and explain ideas, concepts and plans Comfortable working on a laptop computer, knowledge of databases and be IT proficient in operating software i.e. Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite and Mac computers. Has some knowledge regarding contemporary art and art practises Flexible - this job includes regular scheduled weekend work and occasional evening work during exhibition periods. Comfortable lone working and working in a team Willingness to undertake a wide range of duties, including manual work.
Desirable

Knowledge of packing, unpacking, handling and hanging artworks Knowledge of social media marketing and abilities to be able to promote arts activities, services and exhibitions Knowledge of arranging express courier shipments (i.e. FedEx, DHL, etc) Some experience of invigilation and administrative work Creative writing skills
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,880.00-25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Application question(s):

How many years of sales experience do you have? How many years of experience do you have working on a Mac computer?
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/10/2025
Reference ID: PT Gallery Consultant - October 2025