30 Sep
|
APAS Group
|
India
We are looking for an experienced Sales Representative with a background in the Interior Design, Interior Products or Building Materials industry. The candidate will be responsible for generating business through cold calling, client visits, project visits and direct sales of interior finishing materials.
The ideal candidate should have an existing understanding of the interior design market and be comfortable dealing with Interior Designers, Architects, Contractors, Builders, Developers and Corporate Clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, references, networking and field visits.
- Visit prospective clients, project sites, offices and design studios to generate sales.
- Promote and sell interior finishing materials and related products.
- Develop relationships with Interior Designers, Architects, Contractors, Builders, Developers and Project Managers.
- Identify upcoming interior, residential, commercial and hospitality projects and generate leads.
- Understand client/project requirements and recommend suitable finishing materials.
- Conduct product presentations and explain product features, specifications, applications and pricing.
- Prepare and share quotations and commercial proposals with clients.
- Follow up regularly with prospects and convert leads into confirmed orders.
- Maintain a robust sales pipeline and achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Coordinate with the design, technical, purchase and operations teams to ensure smooth order execution.
- Visit ongoing project sites to understand requirements and support the sales process.
- Maintain regular contact with existing clients and generate repeat business.
- Monitor competitor activities, market prices and new products in the interior finishing materials segment.
- Maintain proper records of client meetings, calls, quotations, orders and follow-ups.
- Prepare daily/weekly sales reports and provide updates to management.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Interior Design or a related field.
- 2–5 years of sales experience in an Interior Design Company, Building Materials Company or Interior Finishing Materials Company.
- Strong knowledge of the interior products/finishing materials market.
- Experience dealing with architects, interior designers, contractors, builders and developers.
- Proven experience in field sales, cold calling and client visits.
- Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Good understanding of project-based sales and client requirements.
- Target-oriented with strong business development skills.
- Ability to independently generate leads and convert them into sales.
- Willingness to travel for client and project visits.
- Good knowledge of MS Office/Excel and CRM systems.
Preferred Product Experience
Candidates with experience selling products such as:
- Tiles and flooring
- Laminates and veneers
- Modular furniture/interior products
- False ceiling and partition materials
- Wall panels and decorative materials
- Sanitaryware and bathroom fittings
- Hardware and architectural fittings
- Paints and wall finishes
- Lighting and electrical products
- Kitchen and wardrobe materials
- Other interior finishing and building materials
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- New leads generated
- Client visits and meetings
- New client acquisition
- Sales revenue achieved
- Conversion of enquiries into orders
- Number and value of projects secured
- Repeat business from existing clients
- Sales pipeline development
Salary: As per industry standards and candidate's experience + Incentives
Preferred Candidates: Candidates currently working or having prior experience with Interior Design Firms, Interior Product Companies, Architectural Material Companies, Building Material Companies or Interior Finishing Material Brands will be preferred.
Work Location: In person
📌 Sales Representative (India)
🏢 APAS Group
📍 India