Gallery Manager

Gallery Manager (Ref: 37883)
Salary: S$5,000 - S$7,000

Our client is a Japanese art gallery company seeking a Gallery Manager to oversee gallery operations, manage client relationships, support exhibitions and events, and drive business development initiatives. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director.

【 Responsibilities 】

• Oversee the daily operations of the gallery and museum, ensuring that both spaces are well-maintained and appropriately prepared for exhibitions, events, and visitors.
• Lead and coordinate the Singapore-based team across sales, exhibitions, programmes, design, logistics, and administration, including delegating responsibilities and monitoring project progress.
• Manage exhibitions and projects from planning and production through to installation, opening, and deinstallation, coordinating closely with artists, curators, designers, contractors, and vendors.
• Manage artist- and artwork-related matters, including artist communications, artwork documentation, consignments, availability, shipping, storage, and installation.
• Oversee sales activities and build strong relationships with collectors, corporate clients, and other stakeholders.
• Support artwork presentations, private viewings, quotations, reservations, and post-sale coordination.
• Manage and support the gallery’s participation in local and international art fairs, including artwork selection, documentation, logistics, booth requirements, and coordination with external partners.
• Coordinate exhibitions, talks, workshops, VIP events, and other gallery programmes.
• Develop and manage partnerships with cultural institutions, corporate partners, and educational organisations.
• Monitor exhibition, project, and operational budgets, including quotations, procurement, invoices, and other administrative matters, and provide regular updates to management.
• Serve as the key liaison between the Singapore team and Whitestone Gallery’s international offices, coordinating international exhibitions, artwork movements, and artist projects.

【 What You Will Receive 】

• Commission: 3%–4% of the net amount received by the company for each artwork sold, after deducting the artist’s share, applicable taxes, and transaction or bank charges.
• Annual Leave: 10 days, increasing annually up to a maximum of 20 days.
• Medical and Dental Benefits: Reimbursement of up to S$600 per year upon submission of receipts, applicable after successful completion of probation.
• Work Injury Compensation Insurance.
• Time off in lieu for work performed on public holidays or additional working days.

【Requirements & Preferences】

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts Management, Fine Arts, Cultural Management, Business, Communications, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience, preferably within an art gallery, museum, arts institution, or cultural organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English is essential to communicate effectively with Japanese-speaking management, artists, clients, and business partners
• Experience in team management, project management, or overseeing gallery or museum operations.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Registration No.: R1874034 (Niltasha Binte Ibrahim)
Recruitment Licence: 12C5051