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
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