Job Description

*READ THE WHOLE AD! PLEASE FOLLOW APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY* Founded in 2005, we operate an upscale studio in Mississauga, that creates stunning one-of-a-kind paintings for families. Our clients spend from $2000 to $20,000 on our paintings, and our track record is unparalleled - this is a lucrative position! Great people are at the core of our success, and we\'re now searching for a superstar sales executive to join our growing dream team of like-minded individuals who share our values and feel like family. In this job, you\'ll be doing something that will have a lasting impact on every client you meet, truly meaningful work. Our mission is for every child to grow up in a home with a beautiful family portrait which is a daily reminder of how important they are. At our core, we all need to feel important. ABOUT THE ROLE: The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting clients through their fine art selection and sales process, managing sales orders from invitation to production processing, hosting, and engaging with a wide range of subjects both virtually (online and through the phone), and in-person. Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate the ability to interact thoughtfully and strategically with clients, educate clients on products, engage in client communications, assist clients in investing in their fine art, and produce a fantastic overall client experience in a manner that adheres to our company\'s brand and experience guidelines. Candidates will be required to demonstrate creativity and social interest in engaging with a variety of subjects, including highly affluent clientele.

• You will be responsible for the revenue of the company, both inside & outside
• Inside Sales: You will be helping clients select and purchase their art pieces, this is a well defined scripted process with proven success
• Outside Sales: You will be building partnerships with businesses in the GTA (local travel required)
• Some weekend availability is mandatory
• This can grow into a director role at which point you will need to be comfortable cross-training in all departments to step in for the photographer, host & administrator as a back up
• You will train & develop salespeople and assist the admin team with the subtle persuasion involved in booking clients in
• You\'ll identify challenges or issues and find innovative ways to solve them

WHY JOIN OUR DREAM TEAM?

• Wonderful team culture with open communication
• Generous base pay with an amazing bonus & commission structure
• Computers & software provided
• Four-day work week option (Wednesday - Saturday)
• Unique, artistic & fun place to work with paid personal development
• A free portrait session for you and your family!
• Team perks (social outings, snacks, access to our audible book club, etc.)
• On-the-job training
• Growth potential
• Safe work environment
• Many clients already want to buy!

Responsibilities: The role requires excellent sales and communication skills

• Assist clients through their sales journey & manage the sales process
• Assist clients of all types with their experience with their visit; creating excitement
• Sharing product knowledge & overcoming price objections
• Responsible for communicating with clients (call, text, and emails)
• Liaise with our team (photographers, client concierge, third parties, etc.)
• Hold reasonable expectations of work quality and social skills
• Experience, interest, and ability to engage with people of all types
• Be self-motivated and flex your creativity with guest entertainment and interaction.
• Complete administrative tasks with leads and clients (e.g., calls, emails, managing portrait sessions, etc.)
• Work with Google Suites updating various charts/spreadsheets, organizing data, and updating the database with notes
• All team members are crossed-trained and may occasionally assist with other tasks

WE\xe2\x80\x99RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU HAVE:

• Ability to establish immediate rapport with everyone (mature enough to connect with our sophisticated & mature clientele)
• A leadership mentality, you are very driven
• Outstanding communication skills, you are super articulate
• A very passionate and outgoing personality that people are attracted to
• A proven track record of success in sales
• Experience with high ticket items, you\'re comfortable with big numbers
• Credibility and ability to influence at the CEO level
• You possess a strong \xe2\x80\x9cCan Do - Will Do" attitude combined with a cheerful positive outlook and a high energy personality!
• You have a thick skin and crave constructive criticism to improve yourself
• Accountable, with a strong work ethic
• Highly organized with planning & time management
• Ability to help create more efficiency by creating & implementing systems that will contribute to the company\'s bottom line
• You\xe2\x80\x99re a team player, and welcome a small team family-feel

WHAT WE DO: (check out our video!): www.artageportraits.com TO APPLY - PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER OR VIDEO INTRO THAT ANSWERS:

• What does portraiture mean to you? What makes you a people person? Please show us your personality, speak to us personally & keep it short & sweet!

SHOW US YOUR PASSION, SKILL, AND EXCITEMENT FOR THIS ROLE AND YOU WILL ABSOLUTELY HEAR FROM US!! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: From $100,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Automobile allowance
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person