Gallery Director

Gallery Director – Luxury Sales & Client Experience

Location: Fort Worth, TX Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $50,000–$80,000 base salary + 6–7% uncapped commission

Position Overview

Seeking a sales-driven leader to oversee a luxury gallery specializing in fine art, photography, and high-end furnishings. This role is heavily focused on generating revenue, building long-term client relationships, and delivering an exceptional luxury buying experience.

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, confident in consultative sales, and capable of balancing sales, gallery operations, events, and team leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

Drive Revenue

• Sell fine art, luxury furnishings, and custom pieces.
• Meet and exceed sales goals through consultative selling.
• Identify upselling opportunities and develop new business.
• Build and maintain relationships with collectors, designers, and high-end clients.

Lead Gallery Operations

• Oversee daily gallery operations and maintain a polished presentation.
• Coordinate exhibitions, installations, and display updates.
• Ensure an outstanding client experience.

Manage People & Partnerships

• Mentor and lead gallery staff.
• Recruit and supervise 1–2 sales assistants as the team grows.
• Coordinate with vendors and service partners to support gallery operations.

Host Client Events

• Organize and host gallery openings, private events, and VIP experiences.
• Represent the gallery professionally within the local art and design community.

Ideal Background

• 5+ years of success in luxury or high-end consultative sales.
• Experience selling premium products such as fine art, luxury furnishings, jewelry, fashion, or interior design.
• Strong track record of closing high-value sales and exceeding revenue goals.
• Hunter mentality with the ability to generate new business.
• Leadership experience with coaching and managing teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Experience using CRM, POS, and inventory systems.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends for events.

Work Environment

• Gallery hours are generally Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
• Schedule may vary based on client appointments, events, and seasonal business.
• Some shifts may require independently managing gallery operations.

Compensation & Growth

• Base salary of $50,000–$80,000.
• 6–7% uncapped commission.
• Opportunity to grow within an entrepreneurial, luxury sales environment.
• Leadership role with significant impact on business growth and client experience.