Our client is an Australian Design House, specialising in producing end-to-end furniture solutions that are designed and manufactured in Melbourne. The Founders draw upon their respective award-winning backgrounds in Industrial Design and Visual Arts and are renowned within the Architecture & Design Industry for producing locally manufactured pieces, offering customisation and working closely with clients to accommodate needs of fabrication, texture and dimension. This blend of design elements has seen them service the commercial, hospitality and residential sectors worldwide.

As the Business Development Manager, you will work closely with Tier 1 architects, interior designers and project managers in the design/contract trade industry.

Key Responsibilities

Manage key accounts, and generate sales across all areas of the Architectural and Specifier Market

Build a strong rapport with key commercial interior designers and premium clients

Solution focused sales approach, promoting a high-end, customisable and bespoke product range

The pursuit and development of sales leads with the ability to close the sale

Fostering new and existing client relationships

Attending various industry and networking functions

Skills & Experience

Commercial Furniture, or related product experience

A&D industry connections

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to easily build rapport

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Assertive, with a solutions based sales approach

A keen interest in design and broader design community

Ability to work in a team environment, as well as autonomously

Culture & Benefits

Based in a stunning Collingwood showroom

Be part of a small and dynamic team

Interact with Tier 1 industry clients

REFERENCE AM 69977

If the above position appeals to you then please submit your CV and if applicable, work samples (no more than 10mb PDF attachment) to [email protected] and we'll be in touch. You may also wish to browse our website for other similar roles or call us to find about roles that may not be advertised. www.bespokecareers.com

Bespoke Careers is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to connecting jobseekers with employers in architecture and design. Set up by trained architects and designers with experience in practice - we really do understand our industry and care about the people who work within it. Established for over 10 years, we recruit for high-profile practices locally and internationally and have offices in London, Sydney, Melbourne, New York and Los Angeles. Bespoke Careers is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying to this role you agree to our Privacy Policy.

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