Job Description

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Job Title:

Sales & Marketing Associate

Location:

Small Art Gallery, Belfast City Centre

Working Days:

3-5 days a week - depending on your preference.

Hours:

10am - 5pm (21-34 hours per week, depending on your preference)

Pay:

15 per hour

Start Date:

May

Contract Type:

Part-time, Zero Hours Contract

About Us:

We are a small, independent art gallery and gift shop in the heart of Belfast City Centre, dedicated to showcasing the original work of a single contemporary artist. Our small space offers a welcoming environment for art lovers, collectors, and creatives. We're looking for a friendly and motivated individual to help us grow our audience and sell paintings, while also providing support within the gallery.

Role Overview:

This is a role combining a strong sales ability with marketing responsibilities and front-of-house duties. It would be ideal for a recent marketing graduate or someone with a creative communications background who's looking to gain hands-on experience in a gallery setting. Experience in sales or a strong sales knowledge is required, as the role involves selling art to clients in the gallery as well as approaching appropriate local businesses, hotels, and other venues.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing & Communications

Create engaging content for social media, the website, email lists etc Assist in curating and scheduling posts across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) Help manage and grow our online presence by engaging with followers and monitoring performance Approaching a wide variety of businesses directly to pitch art sales Contribute to planning and executing email marketing campaigns Use tools such as Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager to support promotional activity Assist in maintaining and updating the website (no coding necessary)

Gallery Support

Welcome and assist visitors to the gallery, providing friendly and informative service Help maintain a clean, organised, and professional gallery environment Carry out basic admin tasks as needed Very basic print framing (training provided) Be responsible for tracking and maintaining stock levels

Ideal Candidate:

A marketing or creative communications graduate (or equivalent experience) Experience in sales, with confidence in selling directly to clients and businesses Excellent written and visual communication skills Familiarity with platforms such as Canva, Mailchimp, Google Ads, Google Sheets, and social media scheduling tools Interest in visual art and confidence interacting with the public Self-motivated, organised, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

To Apply:

Please send your CV, a brief cover letter, and examples of any relevant marketing or creative work (e.g., social media posts, newsletters, campaign samples) to marieclairefineart@gmail.com

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract, Graduate

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 21 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025
Reference ID: Marketing & Gallery Assistant