DIRECTOR SALES / ARTIST LIAISON 100%

For our internationally operating gallery, we are looking for a highly skilled director to act as sales director and artist liaison for our Zurich location. This is an excellent position for a person sensitive to the needs of artists and collectors as a supportive, poised, and discreet professional looking for a long-term commitment.

The ideal candidate will have:
- 10 or more years in an Artist Liaison role at a major gallery of contemporary art
- A degree in art history or equivalent, advanced knowledge of contemporary art required
- German and English language fluency, spoken and written (additional languages –specifically French - a plus)
- Existing developed relationships with collectors and curators
- Superb communication, organizational, and project management skills
- Experience in developing and producing complex projects and exhibitions
- Ability to work well under pressure and as a flexible team-player

Duties include:
- Executing sales from gallery exhibitions and art fairs
- Maintain the highest knowledge of the artworks and the artists represented by the gallery
- Organize internal and external exhibitions, special installations, and art fairs
- Support the artists and their studios; oversee artist commissions, production processes, etc. 
- Participating at exhibitions abroad for openings and special events nationally and internationally
- Oversee related budgets, logistics, timetables, travel, and hotel arrangements as needed
- Develop and maintain communications with galleries, institutions, and collectors
- Develop and produce artist publications with publishing companies and artists

Please send your application by email to: 

Galerie Eva Presenhuber AG
Eva Presenhuber
Zahnradstrasse 21, CH-8005 Zürich
Tel +41 43 444 70 50
careers@presenhuber.com