Trade Sales Executive

About the position

Trade Sales Executive

Help Transform Hospitality Interiors Through Art

Remote (South Africa)| Competitive Salary + Commission | Start ASAP

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing platform known for transforming the walls of millions of homes with art and design. Now expanding into trade sales, they are targeting hotels, restaurants, co-working spaces, and schools. This is an exciting time to join a business making a bold move into B2B sales, backed by an entrepreneurial team.

The Role: Trade Sales Executive

This role exists to drive the expansion of the Trade Sales division. As a Trade Sales Executive, you will be responsible for outbound prospecting and lead generation to build a strong pipeline of B2B clients. Initially focused on the hospitality industry, your outreach will target hotels, co-working spaces, and similar businesses that can benefit from curated art offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 1 year of outbound sales experience
• Initiate contact with potential clients via email, phone, and LinkedIn
• Conduct lead generation and manage prospect lists through market research
• Maintain accurate records and communications within the CRM system
• Collaborate with marketing to align messaging and feed back market insights
• Drive meetings for the senior sales team through proactive outreach

About You

• At least 1 year of experience in outbound sales or business development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive and confident in outreach via phone, email, and social platforms
• Organised and detail-oriented, with strong research capabilities
• Comfortable using LinkedIn for professional networking
• Entrepreneurial mindset and eager to contribute to business growth
• Interest in art and design is a plus but not essential

Desired Skills:

• Business Development
• Outbound Sales
• Lead Generation
• Client Acquisition
• CRM Management
• Market Research
• Trade Sales
• E-commerce
• Art & Design
• Interior Decoration
• Hospitality (Hotels
• Co-working Spaces
• Restaurants)
• B2B Sales