Fine Arts Manager

Company: Vanpac International Pte Ltd
Location: 105 Second Lok Yang Road, Singapore 628174
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Vanpac Group Asia, a leading international moving and relocation company with 50 years of experience and 15 locations across Asia, is launching a new fine art and valuables handling service line. We are looking for a Fine Arts Manager to build this service from the ground up — developing client relationships within Singapore's art and collector community, managing our network of specialist crating, insurance, and storage partners, and growing this into a standalone offering within the business.

This is a hands-on, high-ownership role suited to someone who wants to build something new rather than manage an existing large team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with private collectors, galleries, dealers, and auction houses in Singapore
• Identify and convert fine art handling opportunities within Vanpac's existing relocation client base
• Manage day-to-day coordination of fine art moves: quoting, scheduling, and client communication
• Source and manage relationships with specialist partners for crating, fine art insurance ("nail to nail" coverage), and climate-controlled storage
• Oversee condition reporting and handling standards for each job, ensuring specialist protocols are followed
• Advise on customs, temporary import/export, and documentation requirements for cross-border art shipments
• Track service line performance (client conversion, margins, job volume) and report to management on growth opportunities
• Represent Vanpac at relevant art fairs and industry events (e.g. Art SG) to build visibility and network

Requirements

• Prior experience in fine art logistics, gallery operations, auction house client services, art handling, or a closely related field
• Existing network within Singapore's art and collector community strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of fine art insurance, customs procedures for art/valuables, and industry handling standards
• Strong client relationship and communication skills; comfortable engaging with high-net-worth individuals, galleries, and institutions
• Commercially minded — able to identify and pursue new business opportunities, not just execute logistics
• Comfortable working autonomously and building a new service line with limited existing infrastructure
• Prior experience in a business development, account management, or client-facing operational role is a plus
• Diploma or degree in a relevant field (Art History, Business, Logistics, or similar) preferred but not required with sufficient industry experience

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build and shape a new service line from the ground up within an established regional company
• Vanpac Singapore
• Direct reporting line to senior management
• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives tied to service line growth