Export Sales Consultant Junior (High-End Homeware)

Lumina Personnel; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 330,000 - 395,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumina Personnel in Sandton seeks an Export Sales Consultant Junior to craft export strategies and expand into new markets, targeting architects, interior designers and discerning homeowners with high-end fabrics and decor.

The role combines office work with extensive travel (50%), focusing on building strategic partnerships, negotiating contracts and representing the brand in international markets.

Qualifications

• 5 years of commercial export management experience.
• 5 years sales in a retail or wholesale environment.
• Driver’s license; fluent in English and another SA language (area dependent)

Responsibilities

• Export sales strategy development and market expansion.
• Market research and risk assessment for new markets.
• Business planning and contract negotiation with partners.
• Operational improvement and process development within export functions.
• Industry monitoring and brand representation in target markets.
• Relationship building and collaboration with key stakeholders.

Skills

Sales

Client relationships

Negotiation

Presentation Skills

Product Knowledge

Brand Building

Market Research

Business Development

Report Writing

MS Office

Education

National Senior Certificate

Degree in Business Development / Business Administration

Certificate/Diploma in Sales and Marketing

Job description

Export Sales Consultant Junior

Sandton Johannesburg

Salary: R 26 500 Neg CTC Incl Comm & Benefits

Market Sector : high-end architectural design finishing fabrics, textiles, and High-End decor. Specializing in exclusive products, directed at architects, interior designers, and discerning homeowners seeking sophisticated, high-quality fabrics and furnishings.

THE ROLE.

Formulating and implementing export sales strategies to achieve business growth and expand into new markets. Developing and building strategic partnerships while driving growth through innovative solutions.

REQUIREMENTS

• National Senior Certificate
• Degree in business development, business management or business administration is an advantage; a certificate or Diploma in sales and marketing is an advantage
• Driver’s license; languages: Fluent in English and one other SA language (area dependent)
• Valid passport. Extensive travel experience.
• Experience: 5 years of commercial export management ,5 years sales in a retail or wholesale
• Skills and Knowledge (job specific): Sales, Product Knowledge, Negotiation, Presentation Skills, Database Management, Budget Development & Control, Strategy,MS Office
• Market Research, Campaign Implementation, Branding, Public Relations & Publicity, Business Development, Report Writing,
• 50% office based and 50% travelling to export countries Required to work every second Saturday

DUTIES-Export Sales Strategy Development

• Market Expansion and Growth Strategy:
• Research and Risk Assessment:
• Business Planning and Contract Negotiation:
• Operational Improvement and Process Development:
• Industry Monitoring and Brand Representation:
• Relationship Building and Collaboration:

Ideal Candidate

Passionate for creating, engaging with top designers, inspiring spaces, guiding clients in selecting the perfect fabrics, finishes, and decor elements, and transforming their visions into reality. should demonstrate a passion for sales, a deep understanding of customer needs, and a strong drive to contribute positively to the team and the store's success.