Executive Director

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November 25

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Saatchi Art

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Marketplace • eCommerce

Saatchi Art is an online marketplace and e-commerce platform that connects thousands of emerging and established artists with collectors worldwide, offering a large selection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, prints, and mixed-media works. The company provides curated collections, complimentary art advisory services, a trade program for hospitality and commercial clients, and customer-friendly policies (including free returns and global shipping) to simplify buying and selling art online. Saatchi Art emphasizes supporting artists by offering favorable commission terms and delivering a personalized, discoverable experience for collectors.

11 - 50 employees

🏪 Marketplace

🛍️ eCommerce

📋 Description

• Own full P&L responsibility for a $5M+ multi-market business unit • Build and execute strategic growth plans that drive profitability and new customer acquisition • Lead quarterly business reviews and planning processes • Drive operational efficiency and optimize unit economics • Manage and develop senior leaders including Fair Directors, Operations, Marketing, and Partnerships • Build scalable training, performance, and compensation systems • Recruit and grow top talent across multiple markets • Foster collaboration between The Other Art Fair and Saatchi Art Marketplace • Shape the market portfolio: expansion, optimization, or wind-down • Standardize systems and processes across markets • Develop new revenue streams (pricing, programming, sponsorships, VIP programs, digital offerings) • Forge partnerships to fuel business objectives • Create strategies to maximize customer lifetime value across fairs and the online marketplace • Build data and attribution systems to measure cross-platform impact • Collaborate with corporate marketing on integrated customer journeys • Oversee all fair marketing strategy and execution across channels • Ensure campaigns deliver ROI, attendance, and revenue targets • Set budgets, performance metrics, and integration with Saatchi Art marketing

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years senior leadership experience with multi-unit P&L ownership ($5M+) • Proven success growing and optimizing event, experiential, or service-based businesses • Strong background managing senior teams across multiple markets or units • Strategic and analytical thinker, confident in presenting to executive leadership • Executive presence with ability to influence at the C-suite level • Experience in both physical events/retail and digital commerce or marketplaces (preferred) • Deep understanding of marketing, customer acquisition, and attribution • Willingness to travel regularly for markets, team development, and strategic initiatives.

🏖️ Benefits

• Base Salary: $150,000 – $175,000 + bonus + benefits