Job Description

Overview

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Coastal Peoples has an exciting opportunity for a

Sales & Marketing professional

to join our vibrant Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver.

You will be responsible for achieving sales targets and executing marketing objectives. The role will involve prospecting and soliciting clients as well as involvement in all aspects of marketing the gallery.

Our Gallery can offer you the opportunity to experience Indigenous culture in an arts environment. Since 1996, Coastal Peoples Gallery has presented a world class First Nations and Inuit collection and has brought visitors and collectors together to experience their art & culture in warm and inviting gallery setting.

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We're seeking a self-motivated, super organized and versatile individual with an eye for detail who possesses the essential skills required and is willing to initiate projects while handling specific duties during a flexible work week.

If this sounds like you, then we would be delighted to have you apply.

Responsibilities

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Working within a team environment, you would perform key tasks to assist in the performance of the gallery, including:

Engage with potential buyers and clients in person and electronically

Sustain relationships with and prospect clientele to increase sales in person or via CRM

Prepare and accomplish key sales & marketing objectives and strategies

Create content, manage engagement, track progress and execute plans

Plan, develop, implement and evaluate advertising and promotions

Create partnership opportunities within existing and/or new markets

Identify marketing opportunities based upon gallery's target markets & brand

Improve profitability through research and identifying new market opportunities

Prepare and obtain materials specific to exhibitions and special events

Collect, analyze and provide reports on data and trends

Establish and maintain external relationships with media partners, vendors and gallery graphic designer

Develop a creative brief to guide each campaign including exhibitions

Work with gallery graphic designer to develop creative visuals and branding

Negotiate and execute media buys within budget

Qualifications

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University Degree or Diploma is marketing or other relevant field

Minimum 2 years work experience in sales & marketing

Experience with digital marketing

Confident, dependable individual to contribute enthusiastically and take on key sales & marketing responsibilities within an intimate team environment

Self-reliant multi-tasker capable of working independently and as a part of an integrated team

Strong communication and interpersonal skills experience dealing with high-end clientele

A flair for the creative and project management skills are necessary

Ability to handle deadlines and problem-solve quickly and effectively

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills

Adobe Photoshop and CRM system experience is an asset

Ability to handle delicate artwork in a professional manner

Experience with printed collateral materials and catalogues is an asset

Experience in maintaining a client database and/or web site is an asset

Experience in corporate B2B sales and/or events management is an asset

An interest or specific knowledge in Canadian First Nations' culture is preferred

Flexible weekly schedule including some weekends

Please indicate on your submission where you discovered this job posting.

Please email your cover letter, resume and references.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed will be contacted. No phone calls or gallery drop-ins please.

This position will remain open until it is filled.

Remuneration is competitive based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Paid time off Store discount Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Shift:

8 hour shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-21