Commercial art gallery manager jobs in Finland
Commercial art gallery managers manage the commercial and artistic success of the gallery.
Commercial art gallery manager - Which skills are essential?
Review and analyse individual and company financial data in order to produce statistical reports or records.
Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.
Develop marketing plan for upcoming exhibition; design and distribute posters, flyers and catalogues; communicate ideas with photographers, graphic designers and printers; prepare articles for online and printed media; keep website and social media up-to-date.
Arrange transportation of art pieces between different galleries, on a national as well as an international level.
Collaborate with engineers, mechanics, and other technical experts to build, install and move pieces of art.
Attract, screen, select and haul on board persons fit for a job.
Be familiar with specialised collection management software used to document and keep record of the museum collection.
Initiate activities in order to attract new and interesting customers. Ask for recommendations and references, find places where potential customers can be located.
Secure and sell pieces of art in different markets. Negotiate prices, liaise with art dealers, and prevent from acquiring counterfeit art pieces.
Developing artistic project budgets for approval, estimating deadlines and material costs.
Determine how best to represent a concept visually.
Estimate value and price of artwork; permanently monitor art market in order to notice trends or sudden price changes; identify which kind of artwork is selling well during a certain period of time.
Develop relationships with artists new to the gallery, and extend existing relationships with established artists.
Carry out the plan to gain competitive advantage on the market by positioning the company's brand or product and by targeting the right audience to sell this brand or product to.
Pursue potential customers or products in order to generate additional sales and ensure growth.
Keep an eye on the after sales feedback and monitor customer satisfaction or complaints; record after sales calls for thorough data analysis.
Make decisions about the type of work gallery exhibitions will show. Identify artwork that is likely to interest the audience.
supervise the activities and performance of art gallery employees
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
Organise tools and equipment; ensure correct and safe installation of the art piece.
Communicate and negotiate with artist and artist management about prices, terms and schedules.
Actively promote and advertise the art gallery. Choose and monitor advertising channels.
Keep records of the activities of the sales of products and services, tracking which products and services were sold when and maintaining customer records, in order to facilitate improvements in the sales department.
Commercial art gallery manager - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Ensure effective working relationships with colleagues and others. Maintain them over long periods of time.
The purpose, organisation and management of cultural projects and related fundraising actions.
Establish affectionate and long-lasting relationships with local communities, e.g. by organising special programms for kindergarden, schools and for dissabled and older people, raising awareness and receiving community appreciation in return.
The procedures, instruments, techniques, materials and chemicals used in conservation and archiving.
Acquire sponsor deals by preparing relevant applications and reports.
Take appropriate actions in a business environment in order to maximise possible outcome from each situation.
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
The cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
Keep and store structured data and records about customers in accordance with customer data protection and privacy regulations.
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.