Mia Gadjanski-Bowyer

During my internship at Olympia Auctions (formerly Thomas Del Mar in Association with Sotheby’s), I gained hands-on experience in art auction house operations through close collaboration with senior specialists, all former Sotheby’s directors and specialists with over 30 years of experience. I supported several departments with research and administration, assisted in the gallery during public viewings, and engaged with clients while helping present works for sale. I also managed post-sale collections, overseeing communication and ensuring the accurate handling and location of works.

I worked on the organisation and transfer of archival material to the Tate’s Libraries, supported day-to-day gallery operations, and assisted in the preparation and delivery of exhibitions. I also produced digital materials for the Director using Adobe InDesign and coordinated exhibition listings across platforms such as ArtRabbit and Artforum.

Promoted internally to Business Development Manager, managing a high-value portfolio of prospective and existing clients. Led consultative sales, delivering tailored digital education solutions. Consistently exceeded monthly revenue targets in 10 of 11 months through disciplined pipeline management, structured negotiation, and a relationship-driven approach. Oversaw client pipelines and performance metrics using Salesforce and HubSpot, ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting, and pipeline visibility.

Managed a portfolio of existing clients, maintaining long-term relationships and driving repeat business. Delivered tailored solutions through consultative sales, structured negotiation, and proactive account management. Monitored outcomes via CRM platforms, and provided accurate reporting. Recognised for high sales performance and promoted internally to Business Development Manager.

Managed relationships with business clients, providing consultative advice on technology solutions aligned with their operational and financial requirements. I oversaw the full client lifecycle, from initial consultation through to final transaction, balancing in store engagement with proactive outbound relationship development. I maintained accurate sales records and managed client accounts with a high degree of organisation and attention to detail, while consistently delivering against monthly performance targets.

Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced retail environment while consistently achieving leading sales performance. Generated over £660,000 in revenue within the first six months and received the Top Performer Award (2021). Ranked within the company’s “Top 500” sales performers nationwide. Took on additional responsibility supporting business clients in-store and assisting with team coordination and sales floor operations.