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Business Development Lead & Project Manager

Job Details

  • Posted:3rd December, 2025
  • Sector:Fine Art Shipping
  • Location:Paris , France
  • Job Ref:18824
  • Salary:Competitive

We are partnering with a leading Fine Art & Design shipping company to appoint a senior Business Development professional to spearhead growth across the French and international markets. Based in the Paris Region, this role combines high-level sales leadership with end-to-end project management on major fine art shipping assignments.


This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, premium environment and is ready to play a pivotal role in expanding market presence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead sales and business development across the Paris art and design markets
  • Identify, pitch, and secure new business with galleries, auction houses, institutions, designers, and private clients
  • Build and maintain long-term client relationships and represent the company at industry events
  • Oversee end-to-end shipping projects, ensuring seamless planning and execution
  • Prepare quotations, budgets, and project proposals
  • Coordinate packing, transport, installation, storage, and overall logistics workflows
  • Manage customs documentation and compliance
  • Monitor project timelines and proactively address risks or delays
  • Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout each project
  • Manage key accounts to ensure service excellence and client satisfaction
  • Collaborate with operations teams to deliver projects efficiently and to standard

Key Requirements

  • 10–15 years’ experience in fine art or design logistics
  • Strong sales and business development background with an established French and international network
  • Proven ability to manage complex shipping or logistics projects
  • Solid understanding of packing, transport, customs, storage, and art handling processes
  • Exceptional communication, organisational, and client-facing skills
  • Independent, proactive, and results-driven
  • Fluency in French and English is essential 
If this sounds like you, send us your CV.

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