About Masterworks

Masterworks is a fintech platform that allows anyone to invest in SEC-qualified shares of multi-million dollar paintings by names like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso. In just three short years, we have built a portfolio of over $1 billion in world-class artworks, introducing over 1,000,000 individuals to the $1.7 trillion art market.

Masterworks has been covered by major media publications such as The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times, and was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Startups in the US by LinkedIn.

In 2021, Masterworks achieved unicorn status raising $110M in its Series A fundraising round at a valuation exceeding $1 billion.

Our 200+ employees are based out of our offices at Brookfield Place in the Financial District of New York City. With an entirely in-office team, there are endless opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and learning.

Why Masterworks?

• Do you thrive on disruption?

• Do you want to live at the cutting edge of finance, technology, and art?

• Are you passionate about democratizing alternative investments?

• Do you enjoy meaningful work that has a noticeable impact on business performance?

If you answered “Yes” to any of the above, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Overview:

Do you thrive on sourcing opportunities, negotiating with confidence, and brokering transactions in the art market? Join our Sales team as we grow AEN (Art Exchange Network), our proprietary platform for buying and selling contemporary artworks. In this role, you’ll leverage your experience working with dealers, advisors, and galleries to close transactions and increase deal flow through AEN.

We are seeking a resourceful and results-driven sales professional who combines art market expertise with strong negotiation skills. The ideal candidate has a track record of brokering private transactions and an established network of professional trade partners.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for advisors, dealers, and galleries engaging with AEN.
• Onboard new trade partners to the platform, ensuring seamless participation and repeat engagement.
• Negotiate and broker sales of contemporary artworks, ensuring favorable outcomes for all parties.
• Serve as the single point of contact to field consignment requests from dealers and galleries for works from the Masterworks collection
• Manage the full transaction cycle: sourcing works, assembling collateral (factsheets, photographs, etc), confirming details (pricing, condition, provenance), structuring offers, and closing deals.
• Collaborate with internal teams on contracts, invoicing, payments, and logistics.
• Generate new business by cultivating relationships with trade partners and increasing AEN participation.
• Relay market intelligence and platform feedback to leadership to inform growth strategy.
  

Ideal Candidate:

• Direct experience brokering art transactions with galleries, advisors, and dealers (auction house private sales, gallery sales, or advisory background).
• 3–8 years of transactional art market experience with a proven record of closed deals.
• Strong understanding of pricing, valuation, and what makes for good vs. poor examples by an artist.
• Skilled negotiator who thrives on getting deals done with efficiency and professionalism.
• Tech-fluent, comfortable with digital platforms and CRM systems.
• Highly organized, energetic, and able to manage multiple live transactions simultaneously.
  
  

What You’ll Accomplish in the First 90 Days:

• Master the AEN platform, deal criteria, and Hubspot CRM system.
• Onboard 500 advisors, dealers, and gallery partners onto AEN.
• Successfully broker and close multiple transactions.
• Consign out at least 10 paintings for the next art fair.
• Provide actionable insights on partner behavior and opportunities to expand deal flow.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible for full-time US work.
• Must be able to work from our NYC office M-F.
  
  

Compensation:

The on-target compensation range for this role is $150,000–$200,000, inclusive of both base and commissions. Our ranges are very broad to accommodate all types of candidates and encourage growth. Specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on factors such as education, experience, qualifications, and alignment with market data. Exceptional candidates may receive salaries outside of the posted ranges.