Business Development Manager - Trades

• Drive Trade Sales: Take full accountability for meeting and exceeding trade sales targets by increasing trade client traffic to showrooms and converting leads into sales.
• Collaborate with Showroom Teams: Partner with showroom teams to enhance their ability to promote the Trade program and close sales effectively.
• Proactively Grow Trade Opportunities: Seek out and secure new trade partnerships with developers, interior designers, and architects to expand the customer base and maximize revenue.
• Showcase the brand: Conduct showroom tours, client presentations, and trade meetings to highlight their unique products and value proposition.
• Train and Empower Teams: Organize training sessions to ensure showroom staff are confident in leveraging trade sales opportunities and promoting the King Trade program.
• Leverage Marketing Initiatives: Collaborate with marketing and regional managers to execute trade-specific campaigns and spotlight special projects.
• Build Brand Visibility: Represent the brand at industry events, networking functions, and trade shows to raise brand awareness and attract new clients.
• Provide Insights: Deliver regular feedback and insights to leadership on market trends, opportunities, and challenges to continuously refine trade strategies.
• Champion Trade Partnerships: Act as the go-to ambassador for the brand in the region, ensuring seamless onboarding and engagement of trade clients.

Requirements

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in trade sales or business development, ideally within furniture, architectural materials, design, or a related industry.
• Target-Oriented: Passionate about exceeding sales targets, with a proactive approach to finding new business opportunities.
• Relationship Builder: Exceptional networking skills with the ability to forge and maintain strong partnerships with trade clients and internal teams.
• Effective Communicator: Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire confidence in clients and colleagues.
• Team Player: Collaborative and adaptable, capable of partnering with showroom teams and regional managers to achieve shared goals.
• Self-Motivated: Results-driven, with the ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Corporate Culture

Be at the forefront of driving trade sales success in your region. If you are a dynamic and ambitious professional who thrives on exceeding targets and building impactful partnerships, we want to hear from you!
• Exciting sales campaigns designed to support your success
• Competitive employee benefits
• Generous employee, family, and friends’ discounts
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• A supportive, team-focused environment
• Australian-owned company with a growing global presence
• EAP to support your health and wellbeing

They are an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered regardless of your race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity or parental status.