Interior Designer & Sales Coordinator

Keen; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Transport Allowance

Company transport provided

Job summary

Keen, a new to market interior design brand, is hiring an Interior Designer & Sales Coordinator in Cape Town. You will blend sales, customer success, and interior design to deliver a premium, concierge-style experience.

As a founding team member you’ll shape processes, trends, and insights to grow the business. You’ll manage customer journeys across video consultations, email, chat, and other channels, guide design decisions, and nurture long-term relationships with consumers and trade partners

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Sales, Customer Experience, or related roles.
• Proven success in consultative sales and closing deals.
• Experience managing premium relationships (B2C/B2B).
• Comfort with video consultations and virtual appointments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech-savvy with CRM and AI-powered tools.

Responsibilities

• Consult with customers on product selection and purchasing decisions.
• Deliver experiences via video, email, chat, and SMS.
• Guide customers through the sales journey and close enquiries.
• Build long-term relationships with consumers and businesses.
• Support trade professionals and strategic partners.
• Provide concierge-style customer service end-to-end.
• Assist with product information, installation guidance, and support.
• Identify upsell opportunities while maintaining a customer-first approach.
• Collaborate with AI tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

Consultative sales

Customer experience

Relationship management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

AI-powered support tools

Video meeting platforms

Job description

About Keen

At Keen, we don’t just deliver services we embed ourselves into the heart of our clients’ businesses. From digital marketing and creative to customer experience, we craft bold, high-performance digital experiences for global brands.

Keen helps some of the most exciting U.S. and international brands scale smarter by embedding expert teams that drive results across marketing, creative, customer experience, and sales.

About the Role

We’re looking for an Interior Designer & Sales Coordinator to join a new to market interior design brand, where you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional customer journey while driving consultative sales and long-term customer success.

This is not a traditional customer support or design role. You’ll combine sales, customer success, relationship management, and interior design skills to create a premium, concierge-style experience for customers and business partners alike. You’ll confidently guide customers through the design process, purchasing decisions, provide product and design recommendations, manage high-value relationships, and help customers get the most from their experience.

As the founding member of the team, you’ll also contribute to building scalable processes, identifying customer trends, and providing meaningful insights that improve the customer experience and support business growth. We’re looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, embracing technology, and making a measurable impact in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Consult with customers on product selection, design preferences, and purchasing decisions.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences across video consultations, email, chat, SMS.
• Guide customers through the sales journey and confidently convert enquiries into successful sales.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with both consumer and business customers.
• Support and manage relationships with trade professionals and strategic business partners.
• Deliver premium, concierge-style customer service throughout the entire customer lifecycle.
• Assist customers with product information, installation guidance, troubleshooting, and post-purchase support.
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities while maintaining a customer-first approach.
• Collaborate with AI-powered customer support tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Analyse customer feedback, identify trends, and provide recommendations to improve products, processes, and the overall customer experience.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve complex customer issues and implement service improvements.
• Help build, document, and improve customer success processes, playbooks, and knowledge resources.
• Maintain accurate customer records and interactions within CRM platforms.
• Act as a trusted brand ambassador, representing the business with professionalism and enthusiasm across every customer interaction.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in Sales, Customer Experience, Sales, Account Management, Retail, or a similar customer-facing role.
• Proven success in consultative sales with the ability to confidently guide customers through purchasing decisions and close sales.
• Experience managing premium customer relationships and delivering white-glove customer service.
• Experience supporting both B2C and B2B customers.
• Previous experience within Interior Design, Home Décor, Furniture, Luxury Retail, Lifestyle Brands, or related industries is highly advantageous.
• A genuine passion for design, aesthetics, and helping customers create exceptional spaces.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer satisfaction and business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional interpersonal abilities.
• Comfortable engaging with customers through video consultations and virtual appointments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and recommend meaningful improvements.
• Tech-savvy with experience using CRM systems, AI-powered customer service tools, and modern digital platforms.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and taking ownership of outcomes.

Schedule & Location

• The standard working hours for this role are 15:00 – 00:00 SAST.
• This is a full-time, office-based role located in Salt River.
• Monthly Transport Allowance or company transport provided

Why Join Keen?

Join a collaborative, high-performing team where your growth is a priority. We invest in our people through ongoing learning, career development, an annual Professional Development Budget, and Birthday Leaveto celebrate your special day.

Compensation

• Competitive Base Salary
• Medical Allowance
• Attendance & Timeliness Bonus
• Transport Allowance
• Monthly Performance Bonus

Career Growth:High-performing team members have opportunities to progress into SME, Team Lead, QA, Operations, or Support roles