Trade Account Manager | Furniture, Interiors and Business Development

Uniqwa Collections is looking for an exceptional Trade Account Manager to nurture our valued client relationships, grow ongoing business, and actively develop new trade opportunities.This is a relationship-led sales role for someone who is naturally warm, commercially driven and confident starting conversations. You will manage a portfolio of established trade clients while actively prospecting and introducing Uniqwa Collections to interior designers, architects, property stylists, retailers and other design professionals.You will be one of the key faces and voices of our brand. Polished communication, genuine care and an ability to make clients feel valued are essential. We are looking for someone who can build trust, understand what a client needs and confidently turn opportunities into long-term business.ABOUT THE ROLEWorking from our Ashmore head office, you will manage client relationships throughout the complete sales journey, from the first introduction and product enquiry through to quoting, ordering, delivery and ongoing account development.Your responsibilities will include:• Managing and growing a portfolio of established trade accounts• Building genuine, long-term relationships with clients• Proactively identifying and prospecting new trade clients• Confidently introducing the Uniqwa brand and product collection to potential clients• Following up enquiries, quotations, sales leads and previous clients• Identifying opportunities for repeat business and account growth• Understanding client projects and recommending suitable products• Preparing quotes, processing orders and monitoring progress through to delivery• Providing accurate product information, availability, lead times and care guidance• Maintaining detailed and current client records• Developing strong product and brand knowledge• Working collaboratively with sales, logistics, inventory, accounts and marketing• Representing Uniqwa Collections with professionalism, warmth and attention to detailABOUT YOUYou are personable, polished and commercially minded, with the confidence to create new opportunities and the emotional intelligence to develop lasting relationships.You enjoy speaking with people, asking thoughtful questions and understanding what matters to their business. You are equally comfortable nurturing an established client, reconnecting with a quiet account and introducing yourself to someone who has not worked with Uniqwa before.Most importantly, you are proactive. You do not wait for the phone to ring. You enjoy prospecting, following up and creating momentum, while ensuring every client receives thoughtful and professional service.You will bring:• Proven experience in account management, business development or relationship-led sales• Strong prospecting skills and confidence approaching new clients• A demonstrated ability to grow accounts and generate repeat business• Warm, polished and professional written and verbal communication• Excellent organisation, follow-through and attention to detail• The ability to manage several clients, orders and priorities at once• Sound commercial judgement and a natural sales instinct• Initiative, accountability and a practical approach to problem-solving• Confidence working both independently and as part of a close team• Strong computer and administrative skills• A genuine appreciation for furniture, interiors and considered designExperience within furniture, interiors, architecture, property styling, wholesale or another premium design-led industry will be highly regarded. Established relationships within the interiors industry would be an advantage.ABOUT UNIQWA COLLECTIONSUniqwa Collections is an Australian furniture and homewares brand known for its distinctive organic aesthetic, natural materials and globally inspired designs.From our Gold Coast headquarters, we work closely with interior designers, architects, retailers, property stylists and hospitality professionals across Australia. We are a close-knit and highly engaged team with a shared commitment to thoughtful design, exceptional service and long-term client relationships.WHY JOIN US• Represent a respected Australian design brand with a distinctive identity• Work with an established portfolio of valued trade clients• Play a meaningful role in growing new business and industry relationships• Join a collaborative team within a creative, design-led environment• Work from our Ashmore headquarters and showroomHOW TO APPLYIf you are a relationship builder, a confident prospector and someone who knows how to turn excellent service into lasting business, we would love to hear from you.Please apply through LinkedIn with your résumé and a brief cover letter explaining why you are suited to the role, including an example of how you have successfully developed a new client or grown an existing account.Applications may also be emailed to info@uniqwacollections.com.au, addressed to Kylie Smith, Client Relations Director.This is a full-time, office-based position in Ashmore, Queensland.