Sales Manager – Architect & Designer Partnerships | MaterialKart
Location : Bengaluru | Company : MaterialKart.ai
MaterialKart.ai : Building the Future of Design-First Material Commerce
MaterialKart is transforming how designers and homeowners discover, sample, and buy finish materials. With AI-driven discovery and a 4-hour sampling network, we bridge the gap between online inspiration and offline experience, making material selection faster, smarter, and more tactile.
Founded by IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur alumni with experience at ShaadiSaga, Snapdeal, Microsoft, and Meesho, we’re unlocking a $25B design-first market,one sample, one home, one designer at a time.
Join us to bring materials online — and bring dream homes to life.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a Sales Manager to drive architect and interior designer partnerships and deliver strong sales performance. This role is central to MaterialKart’s growth, combining relationship-building with measurable sales outcomes. You’ll own the full funnel from designer onboarding to conversion and retention, ensuring every designer has a seamless experience from requirement to order.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, onboard, and nurture relationships with architects, interior designers, and design studios.
- Understand project requirements, recommend suitable materials, and coordinate sample deliveries.
- Manage the end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation to closure and repeat business.
- Collaborate with operations and fulfillment teams for timely sampling and delivery.
- Maintain strong post-sales relationships to drive referrals and recurring projects.
- Represent MaterialKart at industry events, meetups, and exhibitions to expand the designer community.
- Track sales and conversion metrics, providing feedback to improve product-market fit.
Who You Are
2–5 years of experience in B2B or specification sales (preferred sectors : tiles, sanitaryware, lighting, or interiors e.g., roles at Kohler, Jaquar, or Asian Paints).Proven success in building and managing architect / designer relationships.Excellent communication and presentation skills, both in-person and digital.Strong understanding of design workflows and material selection cycles.Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.Why Join Us
Salary : ₹40K–₹50K / month + attractive incentives .Be part of a fast-growing, AI-driven design-tech company reshaping India’s $25B materials market.Work directly with architects, designers, and premium brands to shape how materials are discovered and selected.High-ownership role with growth opportunities into city or regional leadership.