Gallery External Relations & Market Strategy

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 4 years

Location: Hyderabad

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a highly organized and commercially aware professional to lead Gallery External Relations & Market Strategy, working closely with the Founder to strengthen external presence and drive structured growth.

This is an on-site role that blends research, gallery outreach, enquiry management, and digital platform oversight. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented, founder-led creative environment and enjoys building systems, maintaining momentum, and ensuring consistent external communication.

While the Founder defines the final voice of all outward-facing communication, this role is responsible for building the structure, research, and execution behind it.

Key Responsibilities

Gallery Research & Outreach

• Research and identify international galleries aligned with brand positioning
• Analyze gallery programs, pricing structures, and exhibition trends
• Prepare structured comparison reports, decks, and summaries
• Draft tailored outreach communication and manage follow-up cadence
• Maintain a disciplined communication and outreach tracker

Sales & Enquiry Management

• Manage inbound enquiries across channels (email, website, marketplaces, etc.)
• Draft responses and coordinate documentation including pricing, specifications, and edition details
• Maintain a structured sales pipeline (enquiry → proposal → closure)
• Conduct timely and professional follow-ups with prospective clients
• Escalate strategic or pricing-sensitive discussions to the Founder

Market Intelligence

• Track global trends in collectible design, gallery representation, and artist positioning
• Monitor pricing benchmarks and competitive landscape
• Research key design fairs, exhibitions, and industry movements
• Produce clear, structured insights to inform outreach strategy and product positioning

Digital & Platform Management

• Oversee marketplace listings (pricing, availability, and content updates)
• Coordinate updates across website and social media platforms
• Support external consultants with research inputs and content direction
• Ensure consistency in brand presentation across all channels
• Liaise with PR partners and maintain press documentation

Ideal Profile

• 4–8 years of relevant experience in galleries, design studios, or art/design fairs
• Strong written communication skills with international exposure
• Highly organized with excellent follow-through and attention to detail
• Comfortable managing sales conversations in a gallery or creative context
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize insights clearly
• Genuine interest in contemporary design, craft, and collectible objects
• Ability to work closely with a Founder in a fast-paced, evolving environment

What This Role Is About

This is a hybrid role that combines research, sales coordination, and strategic communication. It focuses on building and maintaining external intelligence and ensuring that every opportunity, conversation, and market insight is captured, tracked, and acted upon effectively.

Skills

• Sales & Client Management
• Market Research & Intelligence
• Gallery & Art Relations
• Communication & Outreach
• Pipeline & Process Management
• Digital Platform Coordination