India-Based Business Development & Sales Partner — Homes and Interior Design

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Summary

We are an established independent European design intelligence platform working internationally across the homes, interiors, furniture, materials and lifestyle sectors. We are looking for an India-based business development and sales consultant to introduce and sell our platform within the Indian market and help us build a long-term local presence. This is not a lead-list, data-scraping, social-media or generic appointment-setting assignment. We need someone who can actively manage the commercial process: • Identify suitable companies and professionals • Contact relevant decision-makers directly • Present the platform and its commercial value • Arrange and conduct sales conversations • Follow up consistently with interested prospects • Convert qualified prospects into paying clients • Develop lasting relationships in the Indian homes and design sector Potential clients include: • Interior design studios • Furniture, lighting and homeware brands • Material, surface, textile and colour companies • Design-led manufacturers and retailers • CMF, product development and creative teams • Design schools and professional organisations • Independent interior and design professionals The platform provides premium European design intelligence, trend research, colour and material insights, professional publications and strategic resources. Its commercial offer includes annual professional subscriptions, company access, team licences, workshops and strategic advisory services. The higher-value company, team and consultancy offers provide meaningful commission opportunities for a successful sales consultant. The ideal candidate: • Is based in India • Has proven B2B sales or business-development experience • Understands the homes, interiors, furniture, materials or lifestyle industries • Has relevant professional relationships or knows how to reach senior decision-makers • Is comfortable selling a specialised premium European service • Can work independently and manage outreach, follow-up and sales conversations • Is interested in developing a long-term role and growing with the platform We propose an initial paid trial with a fixed budget of $300, plus commission on completed sales. For the right person, this can develop into an ongoing collaboration with growing responsibilities and earning opportunities. In your application, please include: • Your relevant B2B sales experience • The homes and design sectors you know best • The Indian cities or regions where your network is strongest • Examples of premium services, subscriptions or B2B products you have sold • How you would introduce an international design intelligence platform in India • Why you are interested in an ongoing sales and commission-based role Please begin your application with “DESIGN SALES” so we know you have read the complete description.

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  • 6+ months
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About the client
Member since Feb 22, 2018
  • Italy
    Treviso10:31 AM
  • $845 total spent
    8 hires, 0 active

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