Sales Manager | Luxury Architectural Lighting Solutions (European leader)

Confidential Jobs; Rotterdam, Den Haag; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives

Opportunity to work on prestigious projects

Continuous professional training and career advancement

Job summary

A leading architectural lighting solutions firm in Rotterdam seeks a National Sales Manager to drive business development and strengthen relationships within the architecture and design community. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of sales experience in architectural lighting, strong communication, and negotiation skills, along with a proven track record in managing key client relationships. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, opportunities to work on prestigious projects, and a supportive, design-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in the architectural lighting or building materials industry.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing specification-based sales.
• Established network within the architecture and design community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve business growth.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with architects and designers.
• Present lighting solutions through proposals and meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide tailored lighting solutions.

Skills

Sales experience in architectural lighting

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or Business

Job description

National Sales Manager – Architectural Lighting / Lighting Design

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Our client is a leading company specializing in architectural lighting solutions, known for transforming architectural concepts into beautifully illuminated spaces. With a strong reputation for design innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration with top architects and designers, the company delivers projects across commercial, hospitality, residential, and public sectors.

As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Sales Manager to drive business development and strengthen relationships within the architecture and design community.

Position Overview

The Sales Manager will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key client relationships, and promoting the company’s range of architectural lighting products and solutions. This is a pivotal role for a motivated sales professional with strong connections in the architecture, lighting, or interior design industries and a passion for design-led products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve business growth and increase market share.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities within the architectural and design community.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, interior designers, lighting consultants, and developers.
• Present the company’s products and lighting solutions through technical presentations, proposals, and project meetings.
• Collaborate with internal design, engineering, and project teams to provide tailored lighting solutions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities.
• Achieve and exceed sales and revenue targets.
• Represent the company at trade shows, networking events, and client presentations.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in the architectural lighting or building materials industry.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing specification-based sales.
• Established network within the architecture and design community.
• Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of lighting systems, controls, and design principles preferred.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and client management skills.

What our client can offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious architectural and lighting projects.
• Supportive, creative, and design-focused work environment.
• Continuous professional training and career advancement opportunities.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, Business Development, and General Business

Industries

Interior Design and Architecture and Planning

Location

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands