Gallery Manager —
San Francisco, CA
GCS Agency is seeking a savvy, independent, and proactive Gallery Manager to oversee our San Francisco space located at 201 Jackson St. and drive new business opportunities. This role is an independent contractor position (1099), ideal for a self-starter who thrives in both sales and business development, enjoys engaging with collectors and corporate clients, and can confidently represent the gallery for rentals and activations.
Responsibilities
- Be on-site Wednesday – Friday from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM to manage the gallery and welcome visitors.
- Conduct outreach to private collectors, corporate clients, and real estate developers to generate sales and business opportunities.
- Actively promote projects and exhibition programming, providing clients with information about available works and GCS service offerings.
- Serve as the on-site representative for gallery rentals, ensuring seamless coordination with rental clients.
- Assist with artwork inventory management, shipping, and receiving.
- Maintain a professional and visually appealing gallery environment at all times.
- Support basic marketing and PR efforts related to gallery programming (Social Media and E-mail newsletter).
Requirements
- Experience in sales or business development.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of art handling and using power tools.
- Must be punctual, professional, proactive, and adaptable.
Additional
- Photography & content creation – Ability to take high-quality photos or short videos of artworks and events for marketing purposes.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus but not required.
- Multilingual abilities – Proficiency in additional languages (especially Spanish, French, or Mandarin) is a plus for working with international collectors.
- Event coordination experience – Ability to assist with planning and executing gallery events, openings, and activations.
- Social media & digital marketing – Comfortable with Instagram, email marketing, and digital outreach to promote exhibitions and sales.
Compensation (Independent Contractor Role)
- Competitive hourly rate (based on experience).
- Commission on art sales generated (includes direct outreach and walk-ins).
- Flexibility to develop additional revenue opportunities through business development efforts.
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Join us in shaping the future of contemporary art at GCS Agency.
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be reaching out to candidates whose experience best aligns with the role. We appreciate your interest in GCS Agency and thank you for taking the time to apply.