Trade Sales Area Manager

About Us

Since 1977, King Living has pioneered quality Australian design, continually pushing the boundaries of what furniture can achieve. Designed to adapt to our changing lives and last for generations, our furniture marries the power of innovation with traditional handcrafted methods.

King Living has expanded from a homegrown business into a global brand. A family owned and run Australian company headquartered from our Support Office in Sydney, our Showrooms and manufacturing centres span Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, USA, China and Thailand.

At King Living, we are dedicated to creating simplicity and balance in both our living spaces and our work environment. We take pride in our past accomplishments and are thrilled by the possibilities of the future.

The Opportunity

The Trade BDM will take ownership of driving trade sales within their assigned region, focusing on exceeding sales targets by working closely with showroom teams and fostering strong relationships within the A+D (Architecture and Design) industry. This role is central to increasing trade traffic through showrooms and identifying opportunities to grow King Living’s presence in the residential trade market.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and results-driven leader who thrives on exceeding targets, identifying business opportunities, and building long-lasting partnerships. They will act as a passionate ambassador for the King Trade program, ensuring it is a leading choice for trade clients in the region.

This role requires availability Monday to Friday and is based in Toronto, Canada . A reliable vehicle is essential due to the frequent travel required to visit clients and showrooms, with occasional regional travel also expected.

The Role

• Drive Trade Sales: Take full accountability for meeting and exceeding trade sales targets by increasing trade client traffic to showrooms and converting leads into sales.
• Collaborate with Showroom Teams: Partner with showroom teams to enhance their ability to promote the King Trade program and close sales effectively.
• Proactively Grow Trade Opportunities: Seek out and secure new trade partnerships with developers, interior designers, and architects to expand the customer base and maximize revenue. BDMs should leverage their existing professional network and industry relationships to bring new opportunities to the business, while also engaging and nurturing their client database to drive repeat business and foster long-term relationships.
• Be a King Living Ambassador: Conduct showroom tours, client presentations, and trade meetings to highlight King Living’s unique products and value proposition.
• Train and Empower Teams: Organize training sessions to ensure showroom staff are confident in leveraging trade sales opportunities and promoting the King Trade program.
• Leverage Marketing Initiatives: Collaborate with marketing and regional managers to execute trade-specific campaigns and spotlight special projects.
• Build Brand Visibility: Represent King Living at industry events, networking functions, and trade shows to raise brand awareness and attract new clients.
• Provide Insights: Deliver regular feedback and insights to leadership on market trends, opportunities, and challenges to continuously refine trade strategies.
• Champion Trade Partnerships: Act as the go-to ambassador for King Trade in the region, ensuring seamless onboarding and engagement of trade clients.
  

About You

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in trade sales or business development, ideally within furniture, architectural materials, design, or a related industry.
• Target-Oriented: Passionate about exceeding sales targets, with a proactive approach to finding new business opportunities.
• Relationship Builder: Exceptional networking skills with the ability to forge and maintain strong partnerships with trade clients and internal teams.
• Effective Communicator: Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire confidence in clients and colleagues.
• Team Player: Collaborative and adaptable, capable of partnering with showroom teams and regional managers to achieve shared goals.
• Self-Motivated: Results-driven, with the ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Join King Living and be at the forefront of driving trade sales success in your region. If you are a dynamic and ambitious professional who thrives on exceeding targets and building impactful partnerships, we want to hear from you!

Our Values

Passion, Integrity, Collaboration Innovation - these are the values that unite us, inspire us and set us apart. They’re not just words; they’re the heartbeat of King Living, pushing us to be our best.

King Living Benefits and Our Offer to You

• $80,000 - $100,000 salary + car allowance
• Career development and ongoing training
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Generous employee, family, and friend's product discounts
• Discounted retail brands and vouchers
• Australian owned company with a growing global footprint
• EAP to support your ongoing health and wellbeing
  
  

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude and alignment to our core values.

King Living is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered regardless of your race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity or parental status.