Artemest is the first curated online marketplace to bring the best Italian luxury crafts in the categories of design furniture, lighting and home decor to an audience of art connoisseurs and beauty lovers around the world. Our mission is to preserve the rich Italian cultural heritage and become the destination where the most beautiful things on Earth can be found. We are creating an international team of people passionate about Design & Luxury and willing to work in a dynamic, tech-oriented and ever-changing environment. At Artemest you will have the chance to express your ideas and make things happen. We are looking for enthusiastic people with an entrepreneurial attitude to join our team of young and talented professionals.

Position:

To enhance its team, Artemest is seeking a passionate and experienced Trade Sales Executive to drive substantial revenue growth in Middle East amongst the Architectural and Interior Design communities, Real Estate Developers and End clients. In this position the Trade Sales Executive will be responsible for prospecting, contacting, and visiting targeted A&D firms and Key Accounts, while generating maximum brand awareness and revenues for the company. The position, which is primarily an outside sales role, is based in Dubai with business trips within UAE and to other countries in the Region (e.g., Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Egypt). The position reports to the Chief Commercial Officer. Which will be your key responsibilities?

• Proactively research and acquire new members for Artemest Trade program through daily outreach to A&D community and Key Accounts in different market segments (Residential, Hospitality, Luxury Retail)
• Develop strong relationships with key industry figures whilst maintaining and building existing relationships
• Generate significant sales growth whilst guaranteeing exceptional levels of customer experience, assisted by Head Office Customer Service and project management teams
• Research and attend key industry events to network with the design community in Dubai
• Assist the Chief Commercial Officer with Middle East trade events strategy and calendar
• Give face-to-face and telephone tutorials as well as lunch & learns to the design community on Artemest unique product assortment, customization, trade benefits and online features
• Convert and reengage existing non transactional trade members with assistance of data analyst
• Update and enrich the CRM database with new leads, project information, meeting reports and client contact database

Requirements:

Who are we looking for?

• At least 5-10 years' experience in a sales position within design / luxury manufacturer, retailer or e- commerce / online marketplace
• Strong relationships within the top A&D firms in UAE and in other countries in the Region, both in the high-end Residential and Commercial Interior market segment and good knowledge of other Key players in the Region (in the Luxury Hospitality and Residential segment)
• Strong track record of business development and sales growth
• Strong ability to communicate clearly with the design community
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and enthusiasm in interacting with people
• Highly organized with the ability to plan and prioritize
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a proactive approach to achieving ambitious goals
• Aesthetical sensibility and passion for e-commerce and luxury products

Other information:

Our Perks

• Positive workplace. We're a young team (29 y/o on average) that works in harmony and that is extremely passionate about the Artemest mission.
• Entrepreneurial mentality. We're always looking for people eager to step up their tasks and skills.
• Innovative and tech-oriented environment. We're changing the way people buy, sell, and perceive luxury.