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Business Development Associate at The Design Gallery
The Design Gallery
October 16, 2026
Full-time
On-site
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 We're 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
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 We're 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