Store Manager

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all day-to-day operations of J’Adore Gallery, ensuring the space is consistently organized, beautifully presented, and reflective of the Clic aesthetic.
• Drive sales across fine art, photography, furniture, lighting, home décor, books, and design objects.
• Build and maintain relationships with collectors, interior designers, decorators, architects, and local clientele.
• Provide knowledgeable, personalized guidance to clients selecting artwork and home pieces for their spaces.
• Develop a strong understanding of represented artists and photographers, including their work, editions, pricing, framing options, and backgrounds.
• Assist clients with art sales from initial inquiry through purchase, framing, delivery, and installation coordination.
• Maintain and evolve gallery merchandising and displays, thoughtfully integrating artwork, furniture, lighting, books, and decorative objects.
• Manage inventory, receiving, transfers, damages, special orders, and client follow-up.
• Maintain accurate records of artwork, editions, pricing, availability, and client inquiries.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and manage gallery staff while maintaining a high standard of customer service.
• Cultivate relationships within the Hudson community and identify opportunities to grow the gallery's local client base.
• Support gallery openings, artist events, exhibitions, installations, and special projects.
• Partner with Clic's buying, art, operations, and leadership teams on new arrivals, inventory needs, merchandising, and sales opportunities.
• Monitor sales performance and identify opportunities to grow both gallery and home-design business.
• Maintain an organized client book and proactively follow up with collectors, designers, and prospective clients.

Qualifications:

• Experience in gallery management, art sales, luxury home furnishings, interior design, photography, or high-end retail preferred.
• Strong knowledge of or genuine interest in contemporary art, photography, interiors, furniture, and design.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and drive sales in a service-oriented environment.
• Experience working with interior designers, collectors, or high-net-worth clientele is a plus.
• Strong visual merchandising and spatial styling instincts.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Comfortable managing a team and taking ownership of a location's daily operations.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple client projects, orders, and operational priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently.
• Familiarity with POS systems, inventory management, and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets preferred.
• Availability to work weekends and gallery events as needed.