Business Development / Sales Associate

About the role

The Design Gallery is seeking a Sales Associate to build and grow relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals, developers and design professionals. You will manage the full sales cycle for assigned interior‑design projects, from initial pitch through to delivery and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct negotiations and support closure of contracts for bespoke furniture and interior‑design projects.
• Manage the sales cycle from first pitch to project handover, meeting personal sales targets.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and win new business across luxury residential and commercial sectors.
• Prepare and present tailored proposals, quotations and brand presentations.
• Act as day‑to‑day client contact, resolving routine issues and escalating complex matters.
• Coordinate client meetings and presentations, ensuring client expectations are managed.
• Track project team output to confirm deliverables align with client briefs and standards.
• Collaborate with design, operations and installation teams to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Represent The Design Gallery at industry events and build a pipeline through networking.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity, reporting findings to the Client Partner.

Required profile

• 1‑3 years of experience in client‑facing sales, account management or business development.
• Experience in luxury interiors, high‑end furniture, architecture or a comparable premium sector is an advantage.
• Proven record of supporting a client portfolio and consistently meeting revenue targets.
• Experience negotiating and closing contracts, preparing proposals and quotations.
• Financial literacy sufficient to interpret profitability, margins and pricing.
• Genuine interest in design, art and luxury products.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with CRM systems.
• Familiarity with project collaboration tools such as Click Up or equivalent.