Business Development Manager Design & Fit-Out Solutions

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking a dynamic Sales Consultant / Business Development Manager passionate about design and spaces. The role involves cultivating relationships with top-tier firms and driving growth in commercial interiors and retail environments. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales background in interior design and a creative mindset, ready to transform spatial visions into reality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in sales within interior design or related fields.
• Proven track record of selling to architects and designers.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with architectural firms and design studios.
• Identify and unlock new business opportunities in commercial interiors.
• Collaborate with internal design teams to deliver tailored solutions.

Skills

Interior Design

Sales

Customer Service

New Business Development

Job description

Are you fluent in the language of design and passionate about spaces that inspire?

Were looking for a dynamic and well-connected Sales Consultant / Business Development Manager to join our team and drive growth in the workplace, commercial office, and retail environment sectors. If you thrive at the intersection of creativity and commerce and love turning spatial visions into reality this is your moment.

What Youll Do:

• Cultivate relationships with top-tier architectural firms, interior design studios, and retail marketing teams.
• Act as a strategic partner, not just a salesperson guiding clients through their design journey from concept to completion.
• Identify and unlock new business opportunities across commercial interiors, office environments, and fit-out solutions.
• Collaborate closely with our internal design and production teams to deliver tailored, design-led solutions.
• Represent the brand at industry events, exhibitions, and networking functions building presence and trust in the design community.

What You Bring:

• 2+ years in sales within interior design, fit-outs, shopfitting, or workspace/retail environments.
• A proven track record of selling to architects, designers, and brand managers.
• The ability to interpret layouts, briefs, and plans, contributing meaningfully to spatial planning.
• Strong insight into fitment processes, project timelines, and the commercial interiors space.
• A persuasive, polished communicator with impeccable relationship-building skills.
• A self-starter mindsetcomfortable navigating long lead sales cycles with confidence and consistency.

Youre Perfect For This If:

• Youve worked with top architectural/design firms and understand the rhythm of the industry.
• You think like a creative consultant, not a transactional seller.
• Youre just as comfortable on-site walking a space as you are pitching in a boardroom.
• You believe great design transforms not just spaces, but how people work, feel, and connect.

Possible Titles You Might Go By:

• Design & Build Business Development Manager
• Interior Project Sales Consultant
• Architectural & Design Account Manager
• Spatial Design Sales Consultant
• Commercial Interiors Account Executive

Desired Skills:

• Interior Design
• Fit-Out
• Shopfitting
• Retail
• Sales
• New Business Development
• Customer Service

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years