Gallery Manager, Cork Street

Job Description

Who We Are:

Frieze is the world's leading platform for modern and contemporary art, dedicated to artists, galleries, collectors and art lovers alike. Frieze comprises three magazines – frieze, Frieze Masters Magazine and Frieze Week – and five international art fairs – Frieze London, Frieze Masters, Frieze New York, Frieze Los Angeles and Frieze Seoul. In October 2021, Frieze also launched No.9 Cork Street, a permanent space for visiting international galleries in the heart of Mayfair, London. Frieze is part of the IMG network.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

What You'll Do:

The Gallery Manager is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of No. 9 Cork Street, including the production, financial and administrative management, as well as the coordination of all the events and exhibitions taking place in the space.

The Gallery Manager is also responsible for the growth of No.9 Cork Street, through building relationships with key galleries and selling the different spaces available to reach set revenue targets, whilst ensuring the quality of the year-round programme.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

Gallery Liaison & Sales
• Cultivate pool of galleries to generate interest and close sales
• Be the primary point of contact for galleries
• Respond to all enquiries and produce bespoke proposals
• Manage application launch, process and analysis
• Organise and attend selection committee meetings
• Release application results and coordinate subsequent meetings
• Reach revenue targets for gallery hire, events space hire and additional services sales
• Liaise with accepted galleries on every aspect of their participation

Exhibition Management
• Ensure the smooth running of all exhibitions and projects
• Produce and circulate information to participating galleries
• Facilitate communication of guidelines and protocols
• Assist galleries in their exhibition planning and preparations
• Manage insurance and security requirements
• Manage the sale of additional gallery services
• Deliver quick and efficient solutions for galleries
• Maintain high standard of service to all galleries and visitors
• Monitor activity in the space through regular checks and via CCTV

Administration & Finance
• Keep track of finances across all areas of No.9 Cork Street
• Monitor annual revenue targets, reporting to Artistic Directors quarterly
• Manage all invoicing, payments, petty cash and other expenditures
• Provide quarterly updates on planned exhibitions and events to the landlord
• Manage all office and administrative responsibilities
• Maintain IT systems and communication networks
• Build set of written procedures for the running of the space
• Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions
• Advise on shipping and customs

Liaison with Frieze Teams
• Coordinate year round communication plan with PR team
• Coordinate inclusion on Frieze website, social media and newsletters with Marketing team
• Liaise on events schedule and organisation with VIP team
• Liaise on all invoicing and payments with Finance team
• Review gallery sales and programme regularly with Exhibitor team
• Liaise with HR on all people related activity including recruitment and policies
• Circulate relevant information to all teams at Frieze

You Will Have The Following Strengths:
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and management skills
• Ability to build and track budgets, great attention to detail
• Outstanding customer service and enthusiasm for sales
• Self-motivation and adaptability
• Proven ability to multitask and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the contemporary art world and the gallery landscape.
• Proven experience within a related environment such as event production, commercial gallery or art fair.
• Experience delivering projects in complex environments with multiple stakeholders and overlapping timelines.
• Proven track-record in sales.

Please note
• Weekend and evening work is required

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm0jw6-13-59-212-110-42 in your application.