Sales Manager - Premium Furniture (Jb5469)

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Une marque de meubles premium mondialement reconnue cherche un Sales Manager pour développer le marché sud-africain. Ce rôle unique vous permet d'acquérir des clients, de gérer les ventes et de bâtir des relations à long terme, tout en soutenant la croissance future de l'équipe. Si vous êtes un professionnel motivé avec un excellent réseau et des compétences avérées en vente, postulez dès maintenant.

Qualifications

• Minimum de 5 ans d'expérience dans un rôle de vente senior dans l'industrie de l'ameublement.
• Forte capacité à établir un réseau de détaillants et distributeurs en Afrique du Sud.
• Expérience éprouvée de dépassement des objectifs de vente.

Responsibilities

• Acquérir de nouveaux clients de détail et de gros à travers l'Afrique du Sud.
• Promouvoir la marque et la gamme complète de produits.
• Gérer le cycle complet de vente de la prospection au support après-vente.

Skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Relationship Building

Commercial Acumen

Business Development

Job description

Sales Manager - Premium Furniture (JB)

Location: Remote for applicants based in Johannesburg or Cape Town

Salary: R90 - R per month, negotiable

Employment Type: Permanent (Hired via Employer of Record)

Workplace: Fully remote role, with travel as required

This is more than just a sales role - it's your chance to shape a new market from the ground up!

A globally recognised premium furniture brand is entering the South African market, and they're looking for a seasoned Sales Manager to lead local business development efforts.

This rare opportunity places you at the forefront of market expansion, introducing a world-class product line to South African distributors and retailers.

As the company's first hire in South Africa, you will play a key role in customer acquisition, brand positioning, and long-term growth, backed by international support and strong prospects for future team expansion.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior sales role within the furniture or home décor industry.
• A strong network of furniture retailers and distributors in South Africa.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and business development experience.
• Self-motivated, independent, and comfortable working remotely.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally for training and trade shows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acquire new retail and wholesale clients across South Africa through direct outreach and networking.
• Promote the brand and full product range to local and regional distributors.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to after-sales support.
• Negotiate trade terms and ensure sustainable, profitable growth.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and act as their local point of contact.
• Collaborate with international teams in operations, product, and supply chain.
• Represent the brand at trade shows, exhibitions, and client meetings.
• Lay the foundation for future team growth and regional expansion.

If you're a driven, well-connected sales professional ready to launch a premium global brand in South Africa, we'd love to hear from you.