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Business Development Associate
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13 October 2026 (9 days ago)
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10 January 2027
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
About Us
The Design Gallery is East Africas premier destination for luxury interior design representing an exclusive portfolio of premium European brands. We inspire extraordinary living by turning imagination into beautifully crafted spaces and unforgettable experiences.
About the Role
We are looking for a Sales Associate to build and grow relationships with our clients spanning high-net-worth individuals developers and design professionals. You will manage the sales cycle for assigned projects from first pitch and proposal through to closing delivery and handover escalating complex matters to the sales Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct negotiations and support the closure of contracts for bespoke furniture and interior design projects
Manage the sales cycle for assigned projects from first pitch to project handover
Meet and exceed agreed 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 the day-to-day client contact throughout the project lifecycle resolving routine issues and escalating complex ones promptly
Coordinate client meetings and presentations supporting the management of client expectations
Track project team output to confirm deliverables align with the client brief and our standards
Work alongside design operations and installation teams to keep the client experience seamless from brief to handover
Represent The Design Gallery at industry events and build a pipeline through networking
Monitor market trends and competitor activity and report findings to the Client Partner
What Were Looking For
OUR CULTURE: FUSE
At The Design Gallery we live by one mantra: when we Figure It Out and Evo-Create with Synergy we are Unstoppable. That is FUSE and it shapes how we work:
F - Figure It Out; We bring Creativity Grit Ownership and Passion in our work.
U Unstoppable; We are Visionary Bold Adaptable and driven by boundless energy to deliver.
S Synergy; We win through Teamwork Communication Empathy and Loyalty.
E - Evo-Creative; We stay adaptable dynamic and progressive leading in our field through thought-leadership.
The Design Gallery is East Africas premier destination for luxury interior design representing an exclusive portfolio of premium European brands. We inspire extraordinary living by turning imagination into beautifully crafted spaces and unforgettable experiences.
About the Role
We are looking for a Sales Associate to build and grow relationships with our clients spanning high-net-worth individuals developers and design professionals. You will manage the sales cycle for assigned projects from first pitch and proposal through to closing delivery and handover escalating complex matters to the sales Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct negotiations and support the closure of contracts for bespoke furniture and interior design projects
Manage the sales cycle for assigned projects from first pitch to project handover
Meet and exceed agreed 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 the day-to-day client contact throughout the project lifecycle resolving routine issues and escalating complex ones promptly
Coordinate client meetings and presentations supporting the management of client expectations
Track project team output to confirm deliverables align with the client brief and our standards
Work alongside design operations and installation teams to keep the client experience seamless from brief to handover
Represent The Design Gallery at industry events and build a pipeline through networking
Monitor market trends and competitor activity and report findings to the Client Partner
What Were Looking For
- 1 to 3 years in a client-facing sales account management or business development role
- Experience with luxury interiors high-end furniture architecture or a comparable premium or project-based sector will be an advantage
- Proven record of supporting a client portfolio and consistently meeting revenue targets
- Exposure to negotiating and closing contracts including preparing proposals and quotations
- Experience supporting clients through a full project cycle from pitch to handover
- Financial literacy sufficient to interpret account profitability margins and pricing
- Hands-on experience with CRM and project collaboration tools such as Click Up or equivalent
- Genuine interest in design art and luxury products with the ability to articulate their value
- Relevant professional qualifications or certifications in sales key account management or client relationship management are an advantage
OUR CULTURE: FUSE
At The Design Gallery we live by one mantra: when we Figure It Out and Evo-Create with Synergy we are Unstoppable. That is FUSE and it shapes how we work:
F - Figure It Out; We bring Creativity Grit Ownership and Passion in our work.
U Unstoppable; We are Visionary Bold Adaptable and driven by boundless energy to deliver.
S Synergy; We win through Teamwork Communication Empathy and Loyalty.
E - Evo-Creative; We stay adaptable dynamic and progressive leading in our field through thought-leadership.
