Interior Designer

Pre-Sales Executive – Interior Designer / Architect / Design Expert

Location: Alankaram Flagship Showroom, Bengaluru (https://maps.app.goo.gl/uJtBFJ6maFHnwFjG7)

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Luxury Furniture & Home Décor

About Alankaram:

Alankaram is a renowned luxury furniture brand known for its exquisite craftsmanship, sustainable designs, and innovative home décor solutions. Our flagship Bengaluru showroom is designed to offer clients an immersive experience with curated furniture, rugs, lights, and accessories. We are looking for talented interior designers, architects, or design experts to join our pre-sales team and assist customers in creating beautiful, functional spaces.

Role Overview:

As a Pre-Sales Executive (Design Expert), you will be the first point of contact for clients visiting our showroom. You will play a key role in understanding their requirements, providing personalized design recommendations, preparing quotes, and facilitating store visits. This role blends interior design expertise with customer engagement and sales, ensuring clients receive the best home décor solutions tailored to their needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Showroom Walkthrough

• Greet and welcome customers at the flagship showroom, offering a premium shopping experience.
• Understand client preferences, home aesthetics, and functional needs to suggest the most suitable furniture, upholstery fabric, rugs, lights, and accessories.
• Guide customers through the showroom, explaining material choices, design philosophies, and craftsmanship behind each piece.

Design Consultation & Pre-Sales Support

• Provide professional design inputs based on clients' space requirements, color schemes, and lifestyle needs.
• Curate personalized product selections and suggest suitable combinations of furniture, lighting, and décor.
• Assist clients in visualizing products in their space using mood boards, sketches, or digital tools.

Quotation & Sales Coordination

• Prepare detailed quotes and pricing estimates based on client selections.
• Collaborate with the sales and operations team to ensure timely follow-ups and order processing.
• Maintain a database of potential clients and proactively reach out to schedule showroom visits.

Relationship Building & Lead Generation

• Engage with interior designers, architects, and homebuyers to foster strong relationships and generate leads.
• Conduct regular follow-ups via calls, emails, or showroom visits to convert potential clients into customers.
• Participate in design events, workshops, and exhibitions to showcase Alankaram's offerings.

Who Should Apply?

Required Skills & Experience:

• Education: Degree/Diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-8 years of experience in interior design, furniture sales, or luxury retail (freshers with strong design skills may apply).
• Strong understanding of furniture, home décor, lighting, and space planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-centric approach.
• Basic proficiency in design software like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, or 3D visualization tools (preferred but not mandatory).
• Ability to prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations.
• Passion for luxury furniture, home styling, and customer experience.
• Willing to travel to the store location on daily basis.

Why Join Alankaram?

• Work in a high-end, aesthetically designed showroom showcasing premium furniture.
• Opportunity to interact with HNI clients, architects, and interior designers.
• Competitive salary with attractive incentives based on sales performance.
• A dynamic and creative work environment with opportunities for growth.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can share their resume and portfolio (if applicable) at hr@alankaram.in with the subject "Application – Pre-Sales Executive (Design Expert) – Bengaluru".

Join us in transforming homes with elegant, timeless furniture and décor