Cape Town City Centre: Business Developer (Sales)

Requirements: Grade 12 Tertiary qualification in Sales and Marketing or similar or within Art 3-5 years Sales experience within an Art Gallery / Interior Design / Luxury furniture / Luxury Goods or any related industries is Essential Valid drivers license and own reliable transport Own laptop Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English) Stable CV Good sales track record Responsibilities: Sales Strategy & Market Understanding Identify and target the correct client base (demographics, location, ideal client profile). Position our products clearly in the market and understand how we differentiate from competitors. Continuously research competitors and market trends. Lead Generation Actively generate new leads using multiple channels (Instagram, email campaigns, SEO, cold calls, networking, trade shows, architects/designers). Deliver a set number of new leads per month. Use CRM or agreed tools to manage and record all lead activity. Sales Pipeline Management Build and manage a clear sales pipeline from first contact to deal closure. Implement and maintain a structured follow-up system (emails, calls, showroom visits, samples). Achieve and maintain agreed conversion rates. Monthly Action Plan Meet weekly activity goals: prospecting, client meetings, and follow-ups. Secure a set number of showroom visits and client meetings per week. Develop collaborations with architects, interior designers, and developers within the first months. KPIs & Sales Targets Achieve monthly sales targets as set by management Meet activity-based targets (calls/emails sent, meetings booked, proposals delivered). Reach agreed milestones within the first 3 months of employment. Marketing & Brand Development Create a marketing plan to drive campaigns and support lead generation. Suggest and assist in promotional opportunities (Instagram campaigns, press releases, exhibitions, showroom events). Strengthen brand presence through direct client and industry engagement. Reporting & Accountability Provide weekly sales activity reports and monthly pipeline reviews. Highlight challenges early and propose solutions to improve results. Take ownership of results and adjust approach where necessary to achieve targets. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.