Careers at King & McGaw

Over the past forty years, we have become the most prominent fine art publisher in the UK. By working directly with leading museums and galleries, we are proud guardians of prestigious art licenses, including The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Keith Haring Foundation, Tate, National Gallery and British Vogue to name a few. 

We are passionate about what we do and everything we produce is uncompromising on quality. From the precise pigments we select to the sustainable paper we print on, the frames we make – by hand in our state-of-the-art workshops ​​– to the care that goes into our packaging. 

Based in Newhaven, East Sussex, we have extremely committed retail and museum wholesale teams on site. United by our shared love for the arts, we’re making it our mission to preserve it for posterity. That’s why we conserve rare pieces and we support emerging artists. When a customer shops with us, artists, their estates, and institutions benefit from sales. 

We have the network, contacts, and manufacturing processes in place, and we are focussed on building a talented team of people who can contribute to the brand’s ongoing success story.

Current vacancies:

Art Sales Consultant

King & McGaw are recruiting an Art Sales Consultant that works across the sales and marketing teams. Their primary function is to develop strategies and establish sales channels to sell to business buyers such as interior designers, healthcare providers, offices and hospitality. The role involves account management of key clients, recruitment and development of new clients and end to end order processing. Recruitment channels include digital marketing, interior design trade shows and professional networking. 

This role is new to King & McGaw, and a real opportunity for the right person to lead a previously passive sales channel to make direct impact on the business.

Responsibilities:

Establishing sales channels

• Work with the Head of Marketing to develop a marketing strategy to acquire and retain business buyers. 
• Identify new sales opportunities from across different sectors including healthcare providers, interior designers, offices and hospitality tapping unexplored channels. 
• Lead on the King & McGaw presence at industry events and trade shows. 
• Build out reporting infrastructure with the assistance of the data team. 

Execution

• Nurture business buyers with personalised comms, invitations to events and world class customer service.  
• Curate art collections for clients to their exacting specifications, introducing new artists when we launch, highlighting exclusivity. 
• Work closely with the marketing team to develop marketing materials both print and digital. 
• Work closely with the customer service team to process and deliver orders, offering excellence at every touchpoint. 
• Champion business buyers across all K&M activity and feedback on client requests to publishing and product development. 
• Monthly reporting with the assistance of the data team. 
• Manage client list using CRM tools provided. 

Skills and experience we are looking for include:

• A love of art and interiors
• A sales driven individual who is motivated by targets and commission
• A well connected, natural networker who has a little black book full of industry contacts
• A confident communicator who is experienced in pitching
• A strong eye for detail

The role is full-time. Hybrid working to include WFH, King & McGaw HQ in Newhaven and client visits in London.

To apply, send your CV and cover note to cassie.merrick@kingandmcgaw.com

Deadline is Sunday 30th June 2024

Chief Operating Officer

King & McGaw are recruiting a Chief Operating Officer to become part of our executive team. This candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing and commerce business with c.50 employees directly within their remit.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CEO and other executives to develop and execute the company’s strategic goals and objectives
• Oversee day-to-day production activities, including scheduling, resource allocation and quality control to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures that improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead and mentor a team of leaders and production staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance and identify areas for improvement
• Improve coordination across a number of departments, including account management, procurement, and logistics, to streamline processes and drive efficiency across the supply chain
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and standards, and implement best practices to maintain a safe working environment alongside external H&S advisor
• Develop and manage operational budgets, controlling margins, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements alongside Head of Finance
• Responsibility for the suitability and condition of the premises, plant and machinery used in the business
• Stay informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in manufacturing operations, and implement relevant changes to enhance competitiveness

Required skills and experience:

• 5+ years of experience in a senior operations role
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve high performance
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

The role is full-time and based at King & McGaw in Newhaven, Sussex.

To apply, send your CV and cover note to tyron.king@kingandmcgaw.com