Posted 01/06/2026
Job Number: 14653

Sales Director- Luxury

New Orleans, LA Onsite

Industry:  Consumer Goods

Job Category: Sales

Job Type:  Direct Hire

Salary:  $90,000 - $120,000/Annually

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Job Description

A New Orleans gallery is seeking a high-performance Sales Director to elevate a world-class luxury sales organization to its next level of growth. This leader will coach, inspire, and drive a seasoned team of Sales Consultants, strengthen outbound business development efforts, and expand a pipeline fueled by exceptional client experiences. You will operate at the intersection of performance, prestige, and profitability while guiding a team closing high-value, 6- to 7-figure deals and engaging high-net-worth collectors across the globe. This role is built for a confident, metrics-driven sales leader who thrives in polished luxury environments, knows how to uplift underperformers into top contributors, and takes ownership of team-wide revenue growth.

Sales Director Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily execution of sales strategies supporting double-digit revenue growth
  • Manage and develop a team of 6 Sales Consultants by coaching performance and accountability
  • Build and optimize outbound sales processes that increase customer engagement and conversion
  • Oversee pipeline development, forecasting, and performance monitoring using Salesforce and Gong
  • Analyze sales trends and deliver insights to the EVP and senior leadership
  • Support long-term client relationship development to increase customer lifetime value
  • Enhance sales team product knowledge and selling capabilities through ongoing training
  • Partner cross-functionally with operations, marketing, and client support to remove roadblocks
  • Engage directly with HNW and UHNW clients through outbound outreach and in-gallery selling
  • Create and execute improvement plans for under-performing sellers
  • Ensure brand-level excellence in all elements of client experience

Sales Director Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field
  • 7 – 10 years of sales leadership experience driving measurable revenue growth
  • 5+ years successfully selling luxury goods/services or high-ticket offerings
  • Proven ability to turn underperformers into sales leaders
  • Strong command of CRM optimization and metric-driven decision-making
  • Demonstrated success in outbound business development
  • Exceptional executive presence and polished communication skills
  • Ability to build trust and credibility with highly experienced sales professionals
  • Deep understanding of how to drive consistent conversion and pipeline growth
  • Goal-oriented, KPI-focused, and energized by accountability and performance culture
  • Luxury retail, fine art, design, or collectibles background preferred
  • Familiarity with selling to discerning HNW clientele preferred
  • Experience in multi-location expansion or sales scaling environments preferred

Benefits:

  • Quarterly & annual performance bonus eligibility
  • Commission
  • Growth bonus
  • Relocation support up to $5K
  • 10% travel incl. major global art fairs and exclusive client events
  • Premium Medical, dental, vision, life, disability programs
  • LSA & commuter spending accounts + wellness program
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • PTO increases with tenure
  • Access to private company plane for strategic client visits
  • Work surrounded by masterpieces of fine art, museum-quality antiques & rare jewelry
  • Real upward mobility as M.S. Rau continues building new destination galleries

Ready to lead a legendary sales team and shape the future of a globally respected luxury house? Apply today! #LI-KJ1

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