Sales Executive

Looking for Sales Executive roles in the Luxury Interior Design sector in London? This Sales role with a leading British heritage company could be the perfect fit for you - apply today!
 
Company profile – Luxury Design
In this Sales job in London, you'll be joining a leading British heritage company specialising in luxury textiles and wallpapers for the interiors industry worldwide.
Established in 1874, this fifth-generation family firm proudly designs and produces timeless luxury fabrics, wallpapers and tapestries for high-profile global clients across high-end residential, hotels, restaurants, chateaus, and entertainment.
Their warm, luxurious showroom in Chelsea is hugely successful and busy with high-profile client activity. They are now looking to grow their hardworking team with the addition of a Junior Sales Consultant.
 
Job description – Business Development Executive
In this Junior Sales opportunity in London, you will be working closely with the Senior Consultants, gaining insight into business development and sales. You will take on a range of tasks to boost sales activity and drive revenue - retaining strong nurtured relationships with new and existing customers, and scouting opportunities to win new clients and secure new projects through lead generation. 
 
Key responsibilities – Sales Executive
In this Sales Executive graduate vacancy, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting research into prospective clients, and generating new qualified leads.
• Managing the database of existing and previous clients, maintaining relationships and driving new business opportunities with contacts already on the database.
• Being a first point of contact for inbound business enquiries and new leads, nurturing the initial relationship building to drive sales.
• Working to convert leads into signed off projects through discovery & pitching.
• Supporting the sales team with the management of new & existing client accounts. 
• Managing the database of existing clients and end-users, proactively reaching out to gather their feedback
• Proactively reach out to new prospects through targeted emails and cold calls. 
• Expanding accounts by reaching out to partner businesses.
• Answering inbound client enquiries. 
• Ensuring the CRM database is up to date.
• Undertaking industry and trend research to generate new leads.
• Keeping up-to-date with new product, environmental, technical & installation information.
• Providing daily ad hoc support to the Sales Team. 

 
Job requirements – Business Development Manager

• Experience in a transferrable role - sales, customer service, account management etc.
• Experience in sales within the luxury or interiors sectors is highly beneficial.
• A strong understanding of business relationships and clientele in luxury.
• A clear drive for sales and being in a new business-focused position.
• Natural communicator, with skills & ability to engage with different clients and build strong relationships.
• You have a keen eye for detail and can spot inconsistencies or errors.
• Proven customer service experience.
• Ambitious, driven to succeed and wants to grow with the company.
• Fantastic organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams at once.
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Microsoft Teams.

 
Benefits of the job – Sales Consultant

• Excellent starting salary of £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.
• Strong commission structure with company bonus on top.
• Paid annual leave + bank holiday.
• The opportunity to take on a range of responsibilities as part of a small close-knit team.
• Opportunity to join a leading design & interiors business, with successes spanning over 150 years.
• Working in a stunning showroom in Chelsea.
• Great opportunities to learn, progress, and develop a long-term career. 

Looking for Sales Executive roles in the Luxury Interior Design sector in London? This Sales role with a leading British heritage company could be the perfect fit for you - apply today!