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Position Overview:Level & Co. is a secondary market gallery specializing in Post-War and Contemporary art from abstract expressionism to neo-expressionism to 21st-century masters. As a Masterworks affiliate, we act as the primary sourcing agent to find collectors interested in purchasing paintings. Additionally, we broker secondary market works between collectors. Collectively, we do more than $100 million per year in secondary market activity.We are looking for a savvy, resourceful, and diligent New York-based senior sales specialist with a deep focus on Post War and Contemporary Art to join our lean Private Sales team and help lead sales efforts. Our ideal candidate has a strong history of sourcing and selling blue-chip contemporary artworks from $1M to $50 million in value and is motivated by combining a passion for art with thoughtful and data-driven deal-making. You will be responsible for:Developing and managing relationships with collectors, dealers, art advisors, and auction specialistsWorking with the Private Sales team to sell works through advisors and ultimately directly to collectorsLeading primary client coverage on a group of elite and emerging collectorsDevelop and maintain collector buy lists to inform acquisitions and Private Sales Gathering market intelligence to include upcoming catalysts for individual artist marketsAssembling due diligence on buyers andor intermediariesConducting analyses of a work's current and future market potentialProactively generating new sales opportunities by sourcing new collector relationships and deepening existing ones. Attending art fairs, collector dinners, and exhibitions to generate new businessCollaborating with the Acquisitions team in routine pricing sessions and artist market analysisHosting clients for viewings Coordinating with other departments including (but not limited to) Acquisitions, Marketing, Research, Operations, and Web Production to help with sales the first few months, you will:Get fully up to speed on Level & Co. sales criteria, process, and the Masterworks collectionLead relationship management of a group of emerging collectors across the USASource private sales opportunities for existing works on the Masterworks platform by compiling client wish listsEngage in regular client development meetings with the Private Sales team to build appropriate strategies around key clients and intermediariesRequirements or Skill Sets:10+ years in a specialist role at a leading gallery or auction house or as an independent dealerExpertise in Post-War and Contemporary Art at $1mm+ price points Experience with negotiations and ability to multitaskTeam player, proactive, highly organized, and attentive to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFluency in at least one other language is preferredAbility to travel (local and international)Additional Requirements:Must be eligible for full-time US work - no exceptions.Must be able to work from our NY office - not a remote role. Benefits at Level & Co.:Free admission to art museums and galleriesHealth, dental, and vision coverage with FSA optionsPTO and 401kDiscounted Equinox membership