Are you very friendly, outgoing, and engaging? Are you professional and confident, and good at helping customers feel welcomed, as well as good at sales? Art background is also a plus.
Eclipse Artisan Boutique, Wilmington’s award-winning art gallery and gift shop is seeking a results-driven Sales Associate to help drive revenue in-store and building customer relationships. We have several positions open ranging from part time to full time.
This is a high-impact, revenue-focused role for someone who thrives on hitting goals, understands selling techniques in a friendly and engaging manner.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Confidently engages customers and closes high-value sales
- Understands relationship-based selling and builds repeat and referral business
- Is motivated by performance goals, measurable growth, and clear targets
- Wants to play a key role in expanding gallery sales and visibility
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Leadership & Revenue Growth
- Drive in-gallery sales using relationship-based selling techniques
- Confidently present artwork and artisan collections to maximize purchase value
- Handle pricing discussions and negotiations with professionalism and tact
- Develop repeat and referral business through proactive outreach and follow-up
- Track, report, and actively contribute to sales performance metrics and goals
Social Media & Digital Sales Strategy (if applicable to your role)
- Assist in managing and growing the gallery’s social media presence
- Create compelling, sales-focused content (posts, stories, reels, etc.) that converts interest into purchases
- Use Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms to promote featured artists, collections, and new arrivals
- Support website updates via WordPress to showcase products, events, and featured work
- Use digital tools (email, DMs, social, etc.) to nurture customer relationships and promote events and special offerings
Operations & Client Experience
- Help maintain inventory through our point-of-sale system
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, artists, vendors, and team members
- Help maintain a polished, high-end gallery atmosphere that reflects our brand and artists
- Support daily operations while delivering a warm, welcoming, and professional client experience
Qualifications
- 3+ years of proven sales experience, with strong closing and negotiation skills
- If applicable, social media skills to drive business results
- Strong computer proficiency
- WordPress, Photoshop are a plus
- Highly organized with strong time-management and follow-through
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Positive, professional, and team-oriented mindset
- Flexible availability, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays
- Interest in fine art and craft is a plus
Gallery Hours
- Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM
- Monday–Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Company Description
When the owners of Blue Moon Gift Shops decided it was time to build yet another layer to a multifaceted shopping venue, Eclipse was launched in November of 2013. A vision of one of a kind, eclectic pieces and work produced from local and regional artisans helped create an artisan boutique. From the front counter to the floors, Eclipse captures the element of surprise with made to order pieces from their many talented artists. Collections include original paintings, custom furniture, sculpture, pottery, glass, jewelry, photography, and textiles. Voted Best Art Gallery 2025 by Wilmington Magazine! Over 200 local and regional artist keeps you always wanting to come back to see what is new.