Are you ready to elevate your career within the luxury lifestyle retail sector by driving business growth and building enduring relationships? Our client, an established luxury retailer renowned for its premium homeware and lifestyle products, is seeking a dynamic B2B Business Developer to spearhead expansion efforts and foster high-value client partnerships in Gauteng and beyond.

Duties:

• Build and manage a personal client portfolio, leveraging existing networks and continuously cultivating new relationships

• Prospect and engage interior designers, architects, corporate gifting buyers, and high-net-worth individuals across Gauteng and other provinces

• Conduct regular off-site client visits, showroom presentations, and relationship meetings, ensuring consistent follow-up to nurture leads

• Drive repeat visits, foster loyalty, and generate referrals through meaningful long-term client engagement

• Meet and exceed monthly sales targets across walk-in, corporate gifting, and trade channels

• Represent the company at industry events, design gatherings, and trade shows to expand brand presence

• Deliver exceptional, personalised customer experiences that reflect the brand’s premium positioning

• Maintain high visual merchandising standards within the showroom

• Oversee daily showroom operations, including opening and closing procedures, stock management, and ERP system transactions

• Manage stock levels, conduct regular stock counts, and coordinate reordering to optimise inventory

• Lead, develop, and mentor a small team of sales assistants, ensuring product knowledge and service standards are maintained

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, POPIA, and other regulatory standards

• Liaise with Centre Management and coordinate operational activities

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of experience in a senior sales, store management, or assistant management role within retail or luxury markets

• Proven ability to work independently, manage a territory, and develop new business opportunities

• Strong building, prospecting, and relationship management skills

• Expertise in visual merchandising and backstock management

• Proficiency with ERP systems and point-of-sale operations

• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities

• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the design, hospitality, or retail industries

Benefits:

• Basic + Competitive commission structure

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, we regret that you have been unsuccessful