Sales Director

About Appraisal BureauAppraisal Bureau is a technology platform that modernizes fine art appraisals, making valuations faster, more consistent, and scalable. We work with collectors, insurers, and financial institutions to streamline appraisal workflows and bring transparency to a traditionally manual industry. Our goal is to transform how art is valued by turning appraisals into a data-driven, tech-enabled service.The RoleWe're hiring a Director of Sales to partner directly with the founder in scaling Appraisal Bureau's client base. This is a senior, mid-career role for someone who already has a network in the art, collecting, insurance, or wealth-management sectors and is ready to activate it behind a category-defining product.You'll own the full pre-appraisal client journey — from first contact through signed contract — and then hand each new account off cleanly to our appraisal management team for execution.This is the first dedicated sales hire at the company. The person in this role will help shape how Appraisal Bureau sells, set the foundation for a sales org, and hire and lead a team under them as we grow.ResponsibilitiesActivate and grow your existing network to originate new business from collectors, galleries, insurers, financial institutions, and estate professionalsBuild and manage a qualified pipeline through outreach, referrals, and industry eventsOwn sales conversations end-to-end — discovery, scoping, proposal, and contract negotiationRepresent Appraisal Bureau at art fairs, industry gatherings, and client meetingsWork directly with the founder to refine positioning, pricing, and the sales playbookHand off signed accounts cleanly to the appraisal management teamMaintain CRM hygiene and accurate forecastingWhat We're Looking ForMinimum 5 years of sales experience in art or luxury servicesAn existing, relevant network — collectors, advisors, galleries, insurers, family offices, estate attorneys, or similarProven track record of originating and closing new businessStrong commercial instincts — you can scope engagements, negotiate terms, and close without heavy hand-holdingFluency in the contemporary art marketDirect experience with fine art appraisals — whether from a prior role in appraisal services, auction house specialist work, insurance valuation, estate services, or a closely adjacent fieldComfortable operating in a small, fast-moving startup environment where you're building the process as you goCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary, commensurate with experienceUncapped commission on new clients you bring in, with a target of $25,000 annuallyBenefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401kGenerous paid holidays and PTOGlobal WeWork access