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 nearly $1 billion in world-class artworks, introducing over 800,000 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?
Position Overview:
Be a part of the fastest growing business in the art market. We are looking for a resourceful and ambitious Associate Director to handle outbound prospecting for the Acquisitions team. You will be responsible for managing a broad list of contacts and growing a book of business to buy artworks from. You will be the first point of contact to help introduce Masterworks to prospective new clients in the art market.
Our Associate Director will become an expert on the Masterworks pitch to dealers, galleries and collectors. This is the perfect position for anyone looking to grow within a specialist role. The role will work collaboratively and cross functionally with other teams, including private sales and research.
Our team combines a love and expertise for contemporary art with a highly process driven, analytical mind-set. We love to get stuff done, so join us if you are ready for a fast-paced environment unlike anything in the art market. You will see more art than anywhere else.
The Associate Director will be a part of our incredible Art Acquisitions team and report initially to a Senior Director, Acquisitions. **
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Responsibilities Overview:
As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for:
Defining and implementing strategy around outreach and engagement around 1,000+ existing “low touch” relationships, including, but not limited to:
Managing CRM (Hubspot)
Prospecting new relationships
Using a variety of sources, like Masterworks' internal database, Instagram, news outlets and various publications to identify artworks owned by collectors
Outreach to potential clients with the goal of introducing them to Masterworks and sourcing artwork.
Measurements of Success in First 90 Days:
Additional Requirements:
Benefits at Masterworks:
How does Masterworks think about compensation?
The compensation range for the role is $80-100k (inclusive only of base salary, and exclusive of other potential competitive benefits such as on-target commission, bonus payments, and equity). 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.