Remote Sales Opportunities – Join Our Prestigious Gallery Team!
Are you passionate about fine art, jewelry and antiques and skilled in sales? We are seeking experienced and motivated sales professionals to join our esteemed art gallery in a remote capacity. This is a unique opportunity to represent our world-class gallery, connect with discerning collectors, and thrive in a dynamic, commission-based role—all from the comfort of your own location. If you have a proven track record in luxury sales, an appreciation for fine art, jewelry and antiques, and the ability to cultivate strong client relationships, we’d love to hear from you!
Who We Are:
Located in the French Quarter for more than a century, M.S. Rau is an internationally recognized leader in rare and important antiques, fine art and jewelry. Our philosophy of ultimate client satisfaction has guided us for over a century, solidifying our commitment to building life-long relationships of trust with each client. Working here means you work for the best of the best while surrounded by some of the world's most fascinating and beautiful treasures.
Who You Are:
You are competitive, have a strong work ethic, a desire to learn and a positive attitude. The expertise you will bring includes:
- Create, build, and nurture an active client list consistent with the company’s prime demographic
- Conduct business development activities independently and as assigned by management
- Meet and exceed annual sales goals and objectives
- Create marketing and selling campaigns and emails within Salesforce
- Assist walk-in clients and conduct store tours as requested when in gallery
- Research and thoroughly understand the key selling points for each inventory item
- Initiate and close sales in a timely, effective fashion
- Assist in locating and sourcing new and out-of-stock inventory
- Coordinate all shipping instructions with client to ensure proper delivery and setup
- Set up and break down displays when at shows
- Update and maintain client and inventory databases
Preference towards candidates who have local connections and a decent book of business related to selling Fine Art, Antiques and/or Jewelry.
Other skills you will bring to M.S. Rau:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of experience in a high-end clientele environment
- Being professional, open, approachable, and knowledgeable to clients and staff
- Being enthusiastic, optimistic, and motivated on a daily basis
- Travel required several times a year to clients’ homes as well as antique/fine art shows
- Travel required to the gallery in New Orleans for training , etc.
What We Offer:
M.S Rau is a leader in the art, antiques, and jewelry fields. Our 20,000-sf showroom combined with our best-in-class support systems and marketing opens doors and provides exceptional opportunities for you. Our Sales Consultants are provided with:
- A client list to use as a base of business
- Access to one of the most sophisticated CRM systems in our industry
- Dedicated support staff and advanced sales support tools
- An industry-leading Marketing team
- An extraordinary, lead-generating website
- Ongoing management and administrative support to ensure success
- Professional training and development
Compensation and Hours
Compensation is earned through a combination of base+ commission and a generous annual bonus plan. Remote Sales Consultants will be expected to work a minimum 40 hours/5 days a week.
Benefits
M.S. Rau offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package that fits you and your family's needs. Benefits are focused on the health and wellness, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. We offer:
- Time Off and Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Cancer, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Spending Account
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- 401k with match
- On-site gym
