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Full-Time

Sales Development Associate

Posted on 4/15/2024

Artsy

Artsy

501-1,000 employees

Digital platform connecting art collectors and galleries

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Junior

London, UK

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Cold Calling
Salesforce
Marketing
Requirements
  • 1-2 years of sales experience or interest in sales
  • Thrives on challenges and driven to exceed goals
  • Has a growth mindset, learns quickly and is very curious
  • Succeeds in a fast-paced, metric-driven role and team
  • Compelling and persuasive communicator; comfortable managing communication and outreach across a large target client-base
  • Strong time management skills
  • Experience using Salesforce
  • Experience in the commercial art world
  • Located and authorized to work in London
Responsibilities
  • Generate outbound leads via cold calling and email campaigns
  • Follow up on marketing generated leads and conduct research to evaluate partnership opportunity and fit
  • Effectively communicate Artsy value proposition in sales outreach to galleries to generate interest in the Artsy platform
  • Qualify warm leads for Sales Managers, and schedule product demonstrations with relevant prospects
  • Test, measure, and improve outreach campaign effectiveness and end-to-end lead management
  • Meet and exceed core KPIs: daily dials, meetings booked, and activations

Artsy connects art collectors with galleries, artists, and art fairs through its digital platform. It provides tools and resources that help art businesses enhance their online presence and increase sales. Artsy offers services such as brand building, marketing strategies, sales optimization, and collector relations, which assist clients in navigating the art market. The platform generates revenue through subscription fees from galleries and artists, as well as commissions on sales made through its site. Additionally, Artsy hosts webinars and discussions with industry experts to provide valuable insights. The goal of Artsy is to support art businesses in growing their reach and engaging with a wider audience in the digital space.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$101M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Artsy's global reach and partnerships, such as with the London Art Fair, provide significant exposure and networking opportunities for clients.
  • The appointment of Dustyn Kim as the first-ever female president signals a progressive and inclusive leadership approach.
  • Artsy's diverse revenue streams, including subscription fees and sales commissions, offer financial stability and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive online art market requires Artsy to continuously innovate to maintain its edge over other digital platforms.
  • Dependence on subscription fees may limit scalability if the platform fails to attract and retain a broad user base.

What makes Artsy unique

  • Artsy uniquely combines digital marketing tools with a global online marketplace, offering a comprehensive solution for art businesses unlike traditional galleries or auction houses.
  • The platform's subscription-based model ensures a steady revenue stream while providing continuous value through market reports, webinars, and expert insights.
  • Artsy's focus on inclusivity and diversity, highlighted by initiatives like the NFT auction for women and nonbinary artists, sets it apart in the art market.
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