Gallery Sales Consultant Part Time

Compensation Type

Hourly

Kessler Hotels

Kessler Hospitality’s portfolio of artistically inspired boutique hotels features unique design, luxurious accommodations, enriching ambiance, and intuitive service. With properties throughout Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, each hotel’s exquisite art, music, and cultural influences are intentionally approachable. Designed to inspire and create unforgettable experiences, Kessler guests are immersed in refined Bohemian luxury, whether at a cutting-edge downtown icon, a premier luxury lodge, Savannah’s entertainment destination, or an elite ski lodge. As the founding member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, Kessler Hospitality has long championed bold, original hotels, each carefully created with distinctive style and the Individualist traveler in mind.

Location

Perched on the falls of the iconic Reedy River in the heart of Downtown Greenville, our AAA Four Diamond boutique lodge offers guests an intimate way to experience the area's natural wonders. Whether you're here for adventure or for the luxurious spa, our hotel in Greenville, SC, will restore and recharge your entire being. From the stunning views to our curated art collection, Grand Bohemian Lodge enlivens the senses and instills wonder.

Find floor-to-ceiling windows around every corner of our lodge, and earth-inspired details in everything from the chandeliers to the wine room. Make yourself comfortable with beautiful balconies and majestic accents. Relax at our outdoor bar and restaurant, Between the Trees, overlooking the Reedy River, or delight in Greenville’s natural beauty from our perfectly manicured event lawn. With an onsite spa, art gallery, fitness center, and hiking trails that meander the grounds, you will find yourself deeply connected to all this destination offers.

Overview

The overall objective and purpose of the Gallery Consultant is to participate in sales, service, art and operations of the gallery and to support Art Enrichment training and development for hotel Grand Performers (employees) and guests. The incumbent is responsible for supporting maintenance of hotel curating standards and Richard Kessler’s Collection. They are to demonstrate Kessler Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Profitability, Enriching and Relentless as well as Service Standards at all times with guests and staff to ensure a positive experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties, responsibilities, and tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work closely with the Gallery Director in all areas of the business to ensure the success of all gallery operations and activities.
• Lead by example The Kessler Collection Mission Statement, “Inspiring Places,” “Intuitive Service,” “Exuberant Guests” and Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Profitability, Enrichment and Relentless.
• Service standards indicative of The Kessler Collection Culture with internal and external guests, vendors and artists.
• Art and product assortment sourcing, curating, signage and standards for the art within the gallery and hotel.
• Operations include full function and consistent activity in POS (point of sale) data obtaining, entering, adjusting and reporting. EOM (end of month) inventory controls and adjustments. Full function and consistent activity in Excel and Outlook programs.
• Participate in planning and executing artist events of all mediums and scope of work.
• Participate in training and development of Art Enrichmentprograms with GPs and guests.
• Participation in hotel and RCK Collection curating standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Education, License, Certifications, Experience)

• Minimum two years’ experience in luxury retail, fine art and/or similar scope and title - required
• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Artor related field - preferred
• Experience within luxury brand/markets - required
• Experience within similar size organizations - preferred
• Maintain a valid driver’s license - required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities(KSA’s)

• Proven track record and consistent performance in sales and other measurable goals
• Proven track record and consistent activity in building a client book of business of internal and external guests/collectors including, but not limited to key clients within the media and market
• Must be positive, results oriented and can work under pressure and have the ability to work a highly flexible schedule to ensure the success of the gallery
• Knowledge and experience working with Excel, Outlook and POS (point of sale)

Physical Demands

• Push, pull, lift and hang up to 50lbs including but not limited to curating and hanging over sized artwork, installations and sculptures.
• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stoop, bend and crouch on a daily basis.
• Reach with hands and arms, use fingers to handle or feel.
• Inspect details visually in person or via computer.

Work Environment / Conditions

• Candidate must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.
• Candidate must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism& collaboration.
• Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands, team availability and performance, with or without notice.
• This position frequently interacts in person, email and phone, with guests, vendors, artists, corporate executives and property level leadership