Our client is a high-profile international Interior Design company based in Central London, specialising in luxury residential interior design and high-end home décor products. They are currently looking for a top calibre industry-experienced Sales and Business Development Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities:

● Market research of potential clients, as well as product placements ideas.

● Manage new business opportunities and client/industry (collaborations with other design houses) relationships.

● Manage new business pipeline, leveraging client data/analytics to create the strategy.

● Lead the work-winning process by creating a sales strategy, sourcing opportunities, performing analysis, and negotiating with clients.

● Attend industry events and secure meetings with potential clients and online and retail brands.

● Help to define the strategic goals, that will guide Business Development activities.

● Assess potential new clients, projects, regions; and strategise for proactive outreach.

● Collaborate with the firm’s leadership and marketing team to strategise marketing and sales initiatives.

● Coordinate press activities in conjunction with the firm’s PR.

● Represent the firm at major home-based and international interior design and other relevant events.

Requirements:

● Experience working in a performance sales role within the luxury interior design/home decor sectors.

● Experience of securing new clients via direct communication and connections within the industry and off-line and on-line retail industry.

● Understanding of interior design industry and sales specifics for residential markets.

● Excellent market research and analytical skills.

● Excellent verbal and written skills.

● Presentation / In-design skills would be preferable.

● Strong interest in architecture and interior design.

● Dynamic, self-starter and entrepreneurial personality.

● Experience and ability to work with design, operations and marketing teams.

● Strong track record of successful sales and positive performance record.

● Experience managing business relationships both externally and internally.

● Confident developing and maintaining client relationships.

What is in it for me?

● You will have an opportunity to join a lovely close-knit team within creative environment.

● Excellent commission and bonus structure.

● Freedom to explore ideas and opportunities.

● Reporting to Creative Director – flat office hierarchy.

● Beautiful office in Central London.

●Invitations to attend majority of high-profile interior design and home décor events.