Sales Business Development Manager

Homura is seeking a Sales Business Development Manager to expand its client base and partnerships in the design, hospitality, and luxury retail sectors. The role focuses on identifying and qualifying leads, developing sales strategies, preparing proposals, and managing relationships with current and potential trade partners.

Responsibilities:

• The Sales Business Development Manager is a remote role focused on expanding Homura’s client base and partnerships in the design, hospitality, and luxury retail sectors
• Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and qualifying new leads, maintaining a pipeline of prospects, and conducting outreach to collectors, architects, interior designers, hoteliers, and galleries
• They will support the development of sales strategies, prepare proposals and presentations, and assist in managing relationships with current and potential trade partners
• Additional tasks may involve market research, participation in virtual client meetings, and collaborating with the founder on special projects and collaborations aligned with Homura’s curatorial vision

Requirements:

• Strong interest in sales, business development, and client relationship management within design, luxury, or cultural sectors
• Ability to research markets, identify potential partners, and organize lead pipelines using CRM or similar tools
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills for outreach, presentations, and follow-up with clients and partners
• Comfort working in a remote environment, with strong time management, self-organization, and accountability
• Interest in textiles, interiors, or art, and sensitivity to artisan craft, heritage, and storytelling in a commercial context
• Proficiency with basic productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., email, spreadsheets, online meeting platforms)
• familiarity with social media or digital outreach is a plus