As a Commercial Art Gallery Manager, you will need to master following:

• advertise the gallery
• collaborate with technical experts on artworks
• collection management software
• curate artwork for exhibitions
• determine visual concepts
• develop artistic project budgets
• implement sales strategies
• keep records on sales
• manage artworks' transportation
• monitor after sales records
• monitor artwork market
• prospect new customers
• sell art

More generally, a commercial art gallery manager is also versed in:

• assist clients with special needs
• carry out recruiting services
• copyright legislation
• ensure infrastructure accessibility
• identify new business opportunities
• implement marketing strategies
• install artwork in gallery
• manage relationships with artists
• negotiate with artists
• prepare exhibition marketing plan
• produce statistical financial records
• supervise art gallery staff
• train employees

It also helps to know the following:

• art history
• conservation techniques
• cultural projects
• maintain relationship with suppliers
• apply business acumen
• build community relations
• employment law
• have computer literacy
• maintain customer records
• obtain sponsorship
• teamwork principles