Business Development Manager

Do you want to have an impact on the arts? Are you passionate about making artists successful? Curatorial+Co. is an Art Gallery and Art Consultancy based in Sydney which is shaking up the arts scene. Showcasing a curated collection of original contemporary artworks from emerging and mid-career artists, the gallery breaks tradition with the white-box gallery format. Our Sydney Gallery shows regular exhibitions to foster our artists' growth and engage audiences, and our Art Consultancy service for residential, commercial, hotel and public art clients creates a lasting connection between artists and individual collectors, interior designers, architects and organisations.

We are looking for a driven, passionate and collaborative person to join our growing and dynamic team. This position reports to the Director and is responsible for growing our Commercial Art Consultancy business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Win new business + drive sustainable revenue growth
• Build, manage + grow a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
• Increase average deal size through strategic, value-led business development
• Maintain excellent pipeline hygiene in HubSpot + deliver accurate, reliable forecasting
• Drive proactive outreach to identify + develop new business opportunities
• Grow our business across domestic + international markets
• Leverage + contribute to marketing initiatives to generate awareness, leads + commercial opportunities
• Work closely with the Commercial team to ensure project commercial viability + exceptional quality
• Build + nurture strong networks and long-term relationships with clients, partners + key industry stakeholders
• Drive deal velocity + improve conversion across the sales pipeline
• Identify, develop + grow strategic partnerships that create long-term value + new business opportunities

REQUIREMENTS + ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• 5+ years in a business development role, preferably within the fine arts or design sector
• Outstanding written + verbal communication skills, with a flair for relationship management
• Passionate about selling art + supporting artists
• A creative eye + a knowledge of current art markets
• Ability to think outside the box, aligning with Curatorial+Co.’s brand
• Extreme attention to detail with a passion for perfection
• A drive for excellent customer service + great interpersonal skills

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience or a strong interest in architecture and/or property development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems

THE DETAILS

• Location: 80 William St, Woolloomooloo, Sydney
• Full-time employee position working in office
• Remuneration will be based on the right candidate’s experience – base salary plus commission

Please provide your CV, three referees, and a cover letter telling us about yourself in your own words. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.