Senior Sales & Interior Design Consultant

Private Advertiser; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Base salary plus bonuses

Company phone

Showroom parking

Italy business travel

Career progression

Job summary

Sovereign Interiors Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Sales and Interior Design Consultant to join their Richmond showroom in Melbourne. The role blends creative design with client-facing sales for prestigious international luxury brands, offering an uncapped commission structure with a strong base salary and regular bonuses.

Ideal candidates will have a tertiary Interior Design qualification, a strong sales background, and experience with AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, Canva and Excel.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Interior Design is required.
• Strong background in both sales and interior design; flexible with experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, Canva and Excel is required.
• Five+ years combined sales and interior design experience preferred.
• Luxury interior design industry experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a highly personalised showroom experience to clients.
• Drive sales performance to meet or exceed targets and KPIs.
• Manage the full sales journey from consultation through to closure.
• Build lasting relationships with private clients, designers, architects and developers.
• Develop design proposals, mood boards and client presentations.
• Coordinate interior design projects end-to-end, including installations.
• Collaborate with international suppliers and showroom teams.
• Prepare quotations and costing schedules using Excel.
• Maintain showroom standards and support events.

Skills

Sales experience

Interior design

Communication skills

Organisation

Time management

Education

Interior design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

SketchUp

Canva

Excel

Job description

Sovereign Interiors Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Sales and Interior Design Consultant to join their team!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced interior design and sales professional to join a leading luxury retailer in a role that blends creative design work with client-facing sales. Based at the Richmond, Melbourne showroom, this position offers the chance to work with prestigious international luxury furniture brands, build lasting relationships with private clients, designers, architects and developers, and be rewarded generously through an uncapped commission structure alongside a strong base salary and regular bonuses.

About Our Client

Sovereign Interiors is one of Australia's leading luxury retailers, trading for over 25 years. Known for exceptional products and an unwavering commitment to quality, the company takes equal pride in its diverse team of passionate individuals who share a love for luxury brands and outstanding customer experiences.

What you'll be doing?

• Delivering an exceptional showroom experience: Offer a highly personalised, knowledgeable experience to every customer who walks through the door.
• Driving sales performance: Consistently achieve and exceed monthly sales targets and KPIs by applying strong negotiation and sales expertise.
• Managing the full sales journey: Confidently guide clients from initial consultation through to negotiation and successful closure.
• Building lasting relationships: Develop long-term connections with private clients, interior designers, architects and property developers.
• Following up opportunities: Proactively follow up enquiries and quotations to maximise sales conversions.
• Becoming a product expert: Build extensive knowledge of the international luxury furniture collections on offer.
• Bringing creative design flair: Provide professional interior design advice and craft sophisticated interior concepts, including furniture selections, layouts, materials, finishes and colour palettes.
• Presenting with confidence: Prepare and present compelling design proposals, mood boards and client presentations.
• Leading design projects: Manage interior design projects end-to-end, from consultation through to final installation.
• Preparing costing schedules: Put together detailed quotations, specifications and costing schedules using Excel.
• Collaborating with suppliers: Liaise with international suppliers and internal departments to ensure every project is delivered seamlessly.
• Overseeing installations: Coordinate and oversee client deliveries and showroom installations.
• Maintaining showroom standards: Help maintain the exceptional presentation standards of the luxury showroom.
• Supporting showroom events: Take part in showroom events, product launches and client presentations.
• Contributing to team success: Collaborate with colleagues to achieve individual and showroom sales objectives, contributing positively to a supportive, results-driven team.

Who are they looking for?

• Design qualification: A recognised tertiary qualification in Interior Design is required.
• Combined experience: A strong background across both sales and interior design is important; years of experience will be considered flexibly against the overall profile, with candidates bringing a well-rounded mix of skills encouraged to apply.
• Software skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, Canva and Excel is required.
• Extensive experience (desirable): More than five years' experience in sales and more than five years' experience in interior design would be well regarded.
• Luxury industry exposure (desirable): Experience with luxury furniture, interiors or premium lifestyle products, including with a direct competitor, would be an advantage.
• Communication skills: Fluent written and verbal English supports clear, confident communication with clients, suppliers and the team.
• Ways of working: The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team is valued.
• Organisational skills: Strong time management and organisational skills help keep projects and client commitments on track.
• Availability: A five-day working week is required, including at least one weekend day on a rotating roster (showroom trades Monday to Friday 9:30am-5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, and Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm).
• Reliability: Punctuality and access to a personal car are needed to meet showroom and client commitments.
• Work rights: Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required; temporary work visas cannot be considered for this role.

Why you should consider this opportunity?

Our client offers an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:

• An uncapped sales commission structure to reward strong performance
• Monthly, half-yearly, and annual performance bonuses
• An attractive base salary plus superannuation
• Business travel opportunities to Italy
• A company mobile phone provided for the role
• Complimentary on-site parking at the Richmond showroom
• Professional development and genuine career progression opportunities
• The chance to work with prestigious international luxury furniture brands
• A beautifully appointed, luxurious showroom environment
• A supportive and passionate team of design professionals

Everyone is encouraged to apply, and we look forward to hearing from those who share a passion for luxury design and exceptional client experiences.