BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
DEALER NETWORK EXPANSION
Papier Wallpaper Collection
Business Development Manager - Dealer Network Expansion - Cape Town
Papier is a Cape Town-based wallpaper design company renowned for its unique designer collections. Serving interior designers globally, Papier partners with a network of fabric houses around the world. We’re committed to expanding this dealer network to introduce our wallpaper collections to a wider audience of design professionals.
We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to lead the growth of Papier’s dealer network internationally. This role will be essential in identifying and onboarding new resellers, ensuring they receive comprehensive training, and managing ongoing support. Ideal candidates will have a background in sales, business development, or dealer management, ideally within the design or interiors industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Expansion: Identify, engage, and onboard new dealers - particularly fabric houses - to grow Papier’s presence globally.
Onboarding & Training: Ensure new resellers receive our wallpaper books and marketing materials, and conduct training sessions on Papier’s designer collections, product details, and brand philosophy.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing dealers, fostering loyalty and long-term collaboration.
Market Research: Analyze market trends to identify opportunities and adapt Papier’s dealer expansion strategy accordingly.
Sales Support: Assist dealers in achieving their sales targets, equipping them to effectively represent and promote Papier’s products.
Reporting: Track progress against goals, maintaining regular reporting and updates for the management team.
Qualifications:
Experience: Proven background in business development, sales, or account management, with experience in the design, interiors, or home furnishings sector being a strong advantage.
Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build relationships and deliver engaging training.
Organizational Abilities: Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Travel: Willingness to travel as needed for dealer visits and in-person training.
Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently with a proactive, results-driven approach.
What We Offer:
Opportunity to play a central role in expanding a global design brand
Competitive salary
A flexible work environment with options for travel
A supportive team environment in Cape Town
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re a strong fit for this role to
By
sending
Papier
Wallpaper
your CV
and
motivation,
you will
be
providing
Papier
Wallpaper
with
personal
information
for the
purpose
of
investigating
whether
you
could be
considered
for an
interview.
Kindly
note
that
this
advertisement
does not
constitute
an
employment
offer,
neither
is
placement
guaranteed
during
this
period
of
consideration.
In
addition,
by
sending
Papier
Wallpaper
your CV
and
motivation,
you
authorise
Papier
Wallpaper
to make
enquiries
and
checks
on the
information
you
provided
therein.
You
further
indemnify
Papier
Wallpaper
against
any
action
consequential
upon
such
enquiries
and
checks.
Papier
Wallpaper
will
compile
a
shortlist
from all
CVs and
motivations
received
and will
invite
possible
candidates
it deems
suitable,
for an
interview.
Candidates
who may
not meet
the
specific
criteria
of the
position
will be
advised
accordingly.
Week
45 |
Monday 11
November2024
valid till
Sunday
22 December 2024
Internal
Reference
2024/11002
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