Job Title: Pre-Sales Executive (Interior Designer Background)
Location: Bengaluru Showroom (Wilson Garden, near Lalbaugh Botanical Garden)
Department: Sales & Customer Experience
Experience: 5+ years in interior design/client consulting/premium lifestyle sales
Employment Type: Full-time
About Alankaram
Alankaram is a premium Indian furniture brand known for its original teakwood designs, customizable craftsmanship, and commitment to sustainability. With a portfolio of over 800 designs and clientele ranging from leading corporates to luxury homeowners, Alankaram redefines contemporary Indian aesthetics in furniture.
Role Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and design-oriented Pre-Sales Executive with a background in interior design to serve as the first point of contact for walk-in clients at our Bengaluru showroom. This role combines aesthetic sensibility with consultative selling, aiming to help clients translate their design vision into curated furniture solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Engagement & Consultation
- Greet walk-in customers and provide a warm, informed, and design-focused showroom experience.
- Understand client requirements (residential or commercial) and recommend relevant furniture and decor options.
- Educate clients about customization possibilities—finishes, dimensions, materials, and upholstery.
- Design-Sales Alignment
- Create basic layout suggestions, mood boards, or reference visuals using in-house design resources.
- Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure feasibility of custom requirements.
- Assist in generating quotes, visualizations, and technical inputs for the sales team.
- Follow-ups & Conversion
- Maintain timely follow-ups with leads via phone/email.
- Convert inquiries into qualified leads for the sales team or project onboarding.
- Track client visits and feedback in CRM or sales records.
- Showroom Coordination
- Ensure the showroom is maintained as a premium design environment.
- Stay updated with new arrivals, bestsellers, and inventory updates.
Key Requirements
- Degree/Diploma in Interior Design, Furniture Design, or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in interior design or consultative retail (furniture/home decor).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong aesthetic sense with working knowledge of design software (SketchUp, AutoCAD, or equivalent is a plus).
- Ability to understand and explain technical product details and material specifications.
Preferred Qualities
- Experience dealing with high-end or luxury clientele.
- Exposure to project-based furniture consultation.
- Proactive, polished, and passionate about design and client satisfaction.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation + performance incentives
- Work environment in a curated design showroom
- Opportunity to engage with top architects, designers, and end clients
- Access to in-house design and manufacturing teams for custom execution
To Apply
Email your CV & portfolio (if available) to [Confidential Information] with subject line:
Application – Pre-Sales Executive – Interior Designer – Bengaluru
