DDK is a family-owned Australian business with over 50 years of experience designing and manufacturing commercial furniture. We specialise in locally made, customisable office furniture for retailers, designers, and commercial clients nationwide. As a wholesale manufacturer, we are proud of our craftsmanship, consistency, and commitment to supporting great workplace design through quality furniture solutions.
The Role
We are seeking a confident, Sales & Design Consultant to represent DDK across Melbourne, role is ideal for someone with a background in commercial interior design, who understands how customised furniture solutions fit into broader workplace design.
This role is based in Ravenhall, Victoria where you will join our small but supportive local team. While you will work independently and manage your schedule with your direct report across the Melbourne region, you will remain closely aligned with the Melbourne head office's requirements and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the primary point of contact for existing Melbourne/Victoria -based customers, building strong, ongoing relationships and supporting them with furniture selection and design advice.
* Engage new prospects and win long-term partnerships, with a focus on turnkey commercial fit-out companies and other aligned project-based businesses.
* Provide design-led consultations, offering guidance on layouts, finishes, and furniture specifications across our customisable product range.
* Maintain a Database for Individual Customers in your care, establishing expenditure, product mix, and frequency of Visitations & Level.
* Prepare and report on Sales Forecasts and provide a monthly report on: Monthly Sales per territory. Key Account Progress, Upcoming Action Plans, Trends in the Marketplace
* Vet new trade account applications within the Melbourne region, reviewing business credentials and consulting with management to assess their suitability and alignment with DDK's wholesale requirements.
* Conduct site evaluations and consult with clients to maintain design integrity and ensure smooth transition in the installation of DDK furniture.
* Manage the use and distribution of DDK's marketing materials and pricing tools, ensuring clients have the most relevant and accurate product information.
* Deliver engaging training sessions, both in the DDK showroom and at client premises, to strengthen product understanding and build confidence in our solutions.
* Take responsibility for the management and presentation of the DDK Melbourne showroom, ensuring it stays current, styled, and aligned with brand standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
In this role, you will collaborate closely with teams across the business to ensure seamless project delivery and exceptional client experience, including:
· Marketing Team to relay market insights and customer feedback, ensuring the team can best support your role and refine messaging and materials.
· Finance & Administration for account management, trade applications, and pricing coordination
· Customer Service to support order accuracy, lead times, and client communication.
· Production & Project Management – to ensure design specifications are met and projects are delivered to brief.
· Import & Warehouse Operations for planning coordination and stock availability.
· Melbourne Head Office and Sydney office for strategic alignment, business development, and regional support
What We are Looking For:
* Experience in commercial interior design or workplace planning
* Strong understanding of office furniture, space planning, and commercial fit outs turnkey process
* Confident communicator who can build trust with designers, retailers, and new clients
* Initiative-taking and professional, able to represent the DDK brand independently across the Melbourne region.
* Melbourne-based, with a valid driver's licence
* Comfortable working with Myob EXO program, Microsoft Office Suite and basic sales reporting tools
* Ability to take accurate on-site measurements and confidently relay information to internal teams or installers.
Nice to Haves:
· Existing relationships with commercial fit-out companies, designers, or project managers
· Proficiency in reading floor plans and basic CAD layouts
· Skills in SketchUp, Pcon, Morpholio, CAD or similar interior design/planning software
·Confidence in engaging with project managers and conducting site visits.
Compensation & Benefits
· A competitive salary package, tailored to experience and industry knowledge.
· Tools of the trade provided (laptop, phone, and car allowance or mileage reimbursement)
· Ongoing training and development opportunities
Why Join Us?
· Be the face of a trusted, family-owned Australian-made brand in a key growth market.
· Contribute to high-quality, customisable products that shape modern workplaces.
· Join a supportive team with strong collaboration across Melbourne and Sydney
· Play a pivotal role in our continued expansion into the Melbourne market.