Interior Designer – Pre-Sales / Furniture Sales
Location:

Alankaram Showroom, Bengaluru
Experience:

3–7 years
Employment Type:

Full-time

About the Role
We are looking for an

Interior Designer with strong client-facing skills

to join the Pre-Sales team at our Bengaluru showroom.
This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys understanding spaces, interacting with clients, recommending furniture and material solutions, and converting design conversations into successful orders.
Unlike a conventional retail-sales role, this position requires a strong understanding of

interior design, furniture proportions, materials, finishes, space planning and aesthetics . You will work closely with homeowners, architects and interior designers to help them select and customise furniture suited to their spaces.
The role offers an opportunity to combine

design knowledge with commercial and client-management skills , with a clear career path towards

Senior Pre-Sales Designer, Sales Manager, Showroom Manager, Zonal Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager .

Key Responsibilities
Attend to clients visiting the Bengaluru showroom and understand their requirements, lifestyle, space, budget and aesthetic preferences.
Recommend appropriate furniture, materials, finishes, fabrics, colours and configurations.
Help clients visualise how furniture will work within their interiors in terms of

scale, proportion, circulation and overall design language .
Understand architectural drawings, floor plans, mood boards and interior-design presentations shared by clients or architects.
Prepare furniture selections and preliminary proposals for complete rooms or residences.
Coordinate with the internal design and technical teams for

customisation, dimensions, materials, finishes and feasibility .
Prepare and explain quotations clearly to clients.
Follow up professionally with clients after showroom visits and quotations.
Build long-term relationships rather than focusing only on immediate transactions.




Coordinate with architects and interior designers who visit or refer clients to the showroom.
Maintain complete and accurate client information, requirements, follow-ups and quotation status in the CRM.
Participate in periodic reviews of open enquiries and quotations.
Assist clients through the complete pre-sales journey until order confirmation and handover to the execution/back-office team.
Keep yourself updated about Alankaram products, construction methods, solid woods, upholstery, finishes, hardware and customisation possibilities.
Maintain a high standard of product presentation and client experience within the showroom.
Support showroom events, architect interactions, product launches and design presentations whenever required.

What We Are Looking For
Education
Bachelor's / Diploma in:
Interior Design
Architecture
Furniture Design
Spatial Design
or a related design discipline.
Experience
Ideally

3–7 years of experience

in one or more of the following:
Interior design
Premium furniture
Luxury home interiors
Modular/interior solutions
Kitchens or wardrobes
Home décor
Architectural products
Premium building materials
Previous sales experience is useful but

not mandatory if the candidate has excellent client-facing ability and commercial orientation .
Essential Skills
The candidate should have:
Strong understanding of

interior design and furniture
Good aesthetic sense
Ability to understand floor plans and dimensions
Strong verbal communication
Confidence while interacting with premium clients
Good listening skills
Ability to understand an unstated client requirement
Commercial awareness
Strong follow-up discipline
Attention to detail




Ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously
Comfort with numbers, quotations and pricing
Ability to explain design recommendations logically rather than merely expressing personal preferences
Particularly Significant for This Role
We are looking for someone who can move naturally from:
“What kind of home are you creating?”
to
“These are the furniture pieces, dimensions, finishes and combinations that will work best for your space.”
and eventually to:
“Let me prepare the complete proposal and help you take this forward.”
The candidate therefore needs to be

a designer first, but commercially minded .

Performance Indicators
Qualified clients handled
Showroom walk-in to quotation %
Quotation value generated
Quotation-to-order conversion %
Follow-up compliance
Average response time
Sales value
Gross margin / discount discipline
Average order value
Architect/interior-designer relationships developed
CRM discipline
Client feedback
Repeat/referral business

Career Growth
A strong candidate should be able to progress through:
Interior Designer – Pre-Sales
→

Senior Pre-Sales Designer
→

Assistant Sales Manager
→

Sales Manager / Showroom Manager
→

Zonal Sales Manager
→

Regional Sales Manager

You should have:
Degree/Diploma in Interior Design or Architecture
3+ years relevant experience
Strong design and aesthetic understanding
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Confidence dealing with premium clients
Ability to understand drawings and space plans
Strong ownership and follow-up skills
A commercial mindset and willingness to work towards sales goals

Why join Alankaram?
Build expertise in premium furniture and client advisory while developing a career beyond conventional interior-design roles.
Strong performers can grow into

Senior Pre-Sales, Sales Manager, Showroom Manager, Zonal Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager roles .

Location:

Bengaluru
Role:

Full-time, showroom-based

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