A luxury design business is looking for an exceptional Senior Sales Associate to join their London team and play a key role in the next stage of the brand’s growth.
This is both a new-business and brand ambassador role. They are looking for someone who will genuinely fall in love with the brand, understand what makes the brand distinctive, and have the energy and conviction to take that story out into the market.
The company is a London-based luxury design brand with a highly individual collection designed and made in London. The successful candidate must be able to communicate its craftsmanship, originality and independent spirit with confidence and enthusiasm. Knowledge of the US interiors and design market, and ideally an existing network there, would be a significant plus.
The Role
- Proactively generate and win new business
- Activate and expand an established book of contacts
- Open doors with leading designers, architects and specifiers
- Build and develop high-value client relationships
- Drive opportunities from introduction through to close
- Be highly visible in the market through meetings, studio visits and events
- Develop UK and international opportunities
- Maintain accurate client, opportunity and sales records
- Consistently deliver against ambitious sales targets
- Become a passionate and credible ambassador for the business
Skills
- Strong, relevant book of industry contacts
- Proven new-business and sales track record
- Excellent relationship-building and networking skills
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills
- Confident presenting and communicating at a senior level
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Disciplined approach to follow-ups and record keeping
- Confident and experienced with CRM systems
- Knowledge of the luxury interiors and design market
Attributes
- Confident, articulate and engaging
- Energetic, proactive and highly self-driven
- Commercially ambitious and results focused
- Naturally sociable and comfortable opening doors
- Strong appreciation of design, craftsmanship and luxury
- International outlook
- Genuine enthusiasm for the brand and its unique London-made identity
Benefits
- Private healthcare
- Travel budget for international client visits