Business Development Manager / External Sales- Corporate Interior Design – Cape Town
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
📍 Location: Cape Town (Candidates must be based in Cape Town or willing to relocate at their own expense)
🏢 Industry: Corporate Interior Design | Architecture | Property Development
Are you a driven, results-oriented sales professional with a passion for high-end design and architecture? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are the same? Are you excited by the idea of meeting top-tier corporate and commercial clients and helping them bring bold, cutting-edge interior spaces to life?
If this sounds like you - keep reading!
About Our Client
Our client is a leading and award-winning corporate interior design firm based in Cape Town, known for delivering innovative, functional, and visually striking commercial environments. With a strong reputation and track record in the industry, they work with some of the biggest names in business, transforming workplaces into powerful assets for productivity and brand identity.
Now, they’re on the hunt for a Business Development Manager / External Sales Executive who's as passionate about sales as they are about design - a true hunter with the finesse and energy to open doors, build lasting relationships, and drive business growth.Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the corporate and commercial sectors.
- Build strong relationships with C-level executives, decision-makers, developers, architects, and property professionals.
- Represent the company in client meetings, presentations, and networking events.
- Collaborate with the design and project teams to develop tailored interior solutions for clients.
- Maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients and manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract signing.
- Meet and exceed sales targets through strategic prospecting and closing.
- Stay current on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activity.
- Based in Cape Town or willing to relocate at your own expense.
- Background in interior design, architecture, property development, or related industries is highly preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years of B2B external sales or business development experience.
- Strong existing network within the corporate/commercial property sectors is a plus.
- A natural “hunter” - energetic, proactive, and fiercely driven to close deals.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills - both verbal and written.
- Well-presented, professional, and confident in client-facing environments.
- Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and handle a high-pressure sales environment.
- A genuine interest in corporate interiors, spatial design, and the built environment.
- Work with a highly respected and successful design firm.
- Exciting, design-led projects with leading South African and international brands.
- A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture where your results drive your success.
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.