Strategic Sales Lead (Interior Design Firm - Cape Town)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and construction agency in Cape Town seeks a Strategic Sales Lead who will secure high-value turnkey interior architecture projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales within the design and construction sectors, excellent communication skills, and a track record of managing substantial sales pipelines. This role allows for significant professional growth in a dynamic environment focused on creating optimized spaces that reflect client brands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sales for design/construction/property sectors.
• Excellent proposal writing and client-facing presentation skills.
• Proven R5M+/quarter pipeline management.

Responsibilities

• Drive outbound and inbound B2B client acquisition.
• Lead all client communications from initial engagement to contract signature.
• Draft commercial proposals and maintain CRM accuracy.

Skills

Sales

Strategic sales

Education

Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Sales, or Business

Tools

CRM systems like Pipedrive

Job description

Strategic Sales Lead (Junior to Senior)

About the Client:

We design and build SMART spaces, specializing in:

Architecture & Interior Design
End-to-End Construction & Fit-Out
Building Compliance (Occupation Certificates)
We craft spaces that reflect a brands identity, culture, and workflowbalancing stunning design with practical compliance, landlord regulations, and Cape Towns building standards. By analyzing client interactions, movement, and business needs, they create optimized, beautiful environments tailored to each brand.

Purpose: To secure high-value turnkey interior architecture projects by positioning Vortex as a premium, end-to-end design and execution partner. This person converts prospects into signed contracts while safeguarding project viability and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive outbound and inbound B2B client acquisition
Position our 7-stage model to landlords, corporates, and procurement professionals
Lead all client communications from initial engagement to contract signature
Draft commercial proposals and ensure clear client briefing into Stage 01
Maintain CRM accuracy and forecast monthly/quarterly pipelines
Follow up post-project for testimonials and referrals
Requirements:

5+ years in sales for design/construction/property sectors
Excellent proposal writing and client-facing presentation skills
Proven R5M+/quarter pipeline management
Tech-savvy with CRM systems like Pipedrive, [URL Removed] or similar
Qualifications and Professional Bodies:

Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Sales, or Business
Member of MASA or certified by IMM Graduate School
Salary (Monthly, ZAR):

Junior: R15,000 - R20,000

Mid-Level: R25,000 - R30,000 + commission

Senior: R35,000 - R50,000 + commission

Desired Skills:

• Sales
• Strategic sales