Overview

The Art Gallery Sales Associate — Multi-Business Team supports gallery sales and business development in Perth, Ontario. This role combines customer service with relationship-building across business clients and sales opportunities, using clear communication and sound judgment to help customers find suitable solutions.Job description:

Sales Associate - Multi-Business Team (Perth, Ontario)

Studio 87 Fine Art Gallery | Café Maison Voilà | Short-Term Rentals | Canadian Furniture

businesses in downtown Perth — a fine art gallery, a European-inspired café, a boutique furniture line, and a set of short-term rental properties - all working together under one roof. We're looking for a Sales Associate who's ready to jump in wherever needed and grow with us.

Studio 87 specializes in representing talented Canadian fine artists with unique practices, most of whom work within 100 km of Perth.

What You'll Do

- Interact with customers and assist with sales across the gallery, café, and furniture showroom
- Assist with the purchasing process and arrange deliveries
- Help prepare and turn over short-term rental units, including light cleaning
- Receive new merchandise and assist with visual merchandising
- Help operate our social media accounts and maintain our online store/website
- Keep the building and surrounding property looking sharp, indoors and out
- Handle day-to-day communication: mail, email, and basic admin tasks
- Pitch in on whatever the day needs - no two days look the same here
- Schedule
- Part-time or full-time available 16 to 30 hours per week, with the potential for more depending on the candidate
- Weekends required; weekday shifts also available
- Open year-round, with lighter hours in the winter months




- Flexibility to work around our seasonal rhythm is a plus

What We're Looking ForWe care far more about who you are than what's on your resume:No prior experience required - we'll train the right person. What matters most is attitude, responsibility, and a genuine desire to grow. Room to Grow This isn't just a job - it's a foot in the door. For the right person, there's real potential to move into a management role and grow alongside the company as we expand.To ApplySend us a bit about yourself and why you'd be a great fit. We're excited to meet someone ready to build something with us.

- Honest, reliable, and dependable - someone we can count on
- Positive attitude and solid work ethic
- Enthusiastic in person and over the phone, with strong communication skills
- Energetic and comfortable staying active on your feet through a shift, including light lifting and cleaning
- Motivated self-starter and problem solver with good organizational and time-management skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient with computers and iOS devices; experience with Word, PowerPoint, Google, Dropbox, Shopify, and Mailchimp is a plus
- Customer service experience is essential; previous retail experience is an asset
- A team player who takes ownership and pride in the work

No prior experience required - we'll train the right person. What matters most is attitude,



responsibility, and a genuine desire to grow.

Room to Grow

This isn't just a job — it's a foot in the door. For the right person, there's real potential to move into a management role and grow alongside the company as we expand.

To Apply

Send us a bit about yourself and why you'd be a great fit. We're excited to meet someone ready to build something with us.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- Store discount

Experience:

- sales: 1 year (required)
- customer service: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Duties

- Build and manage customer and business relationships through outside sales, B2B outreach, account management, and business development.
- Present gallery offerings, negotiate terms, and support sales through customer-focused service and follow-up.
- Contribute to marketing activities, apply analysis skills to identify opportunities, and use Salesforce and other relevant technology to track sales activity.
- Coordinate with the multi-business team to share customer insights and support consistent service. Your impact: thoughtful follow-up helps customers make informed choices and gives colleagues useful account context.

Requirements

Required: Clear communication, customer service, practical sales and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage accounts, develop business, and maintain accurate Salesforce records. Preferred: Outside sales, B2B, marketing, technology or technical sales experience, analysis skills, and Spanish language ability can strengthen customer relationships and support varied sales opportunities.

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Art Gallery Sales Associate — Multi-Business Team (Perth, Ontario)
🏢 Studio 87 Fine Art Gallery
📍 Perth