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Thomas Heneage Art Books seeks a bookseller-administrator-manager keen to develop a career in both the arts and book selling.

You must have the imagination and drive to help transform, a traditional, high end bookshop selling both new and antiquarian art books, into the modern idiom. The right candidate will be encouraged and be expected to take on a significant degree of responsibility. You will be involved in everything from generating sales to the organization of the business. Supervision and delegation of staff and the day to day running of our prestigious book shop are all part of this remit.

The books you sell will be predominantly Western European and it would be an advantage if you spoke at least one language other than English, preferably German, Italian, French or Spanish as you will be selling to a varied clientele from all over the world. You will report to and work closely with the Directors and must liaise with the accountant.

Sales & Marketing: It will be your prime responsibility to develop and expand: Retail; Mail Order; and Internet Sales, as part of this you will be expected to play an active role in the development of our new website.

Fairs: We exhibit at TEFAF Maastricht. The organization, administration and successful operation of any fairs at which we exhibit is part of your remit.

Salary: dependent on experience and performance.

To apply please send a cover letter to Thomas Heneage, 42 Duke Street, St. James’s, London SW1Y 6DJ or to abs@heneage.com

Deadline for applications: 30 Nov 2011

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