Who we are:
Jardan is an Australian, family-owned business that has been designing and crafting furniture since 1987. Known for our commitment to contemporary Australian living, we take pride in every part of the process from concept and design through to the customer experience within our showrooms. What began with just eight staff has grown into a nationwide team of more than 250 people.
Our showrooms across Australia are an extension of our design philosophy, bringing together our collections alongside curated works from local and international artists. They are spaces designed to inspire connection, creativity and a genuine appreciation for thoughtful and sustainable design.
What we are looking for:
As we launch our first Canberra Trade office, we are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to establish and grow Jardan’s presence in the market. This is a unique opportunity for a self-starter who thrives autonomously and is motivated by building a market from the ground up. As the first dedicated BDM in Canberra, you will drive sales growth, develop strategic relationships, and identify new commercial opportunities across the A&D and project sectors. Success will come from your ability to leverage strong industry networks, influence key stakeholders, and build long-term partnerships within the Canberra design and commercial community.
What the role entails:
- Responsible for managing an active account list of Architects and Designers, nourishing relationships with consistent and professional engagement
- Develop strategies to generate leads in the Trade and Commercial sectors and new relationships with key stakeholders
- Maintain awareness of commercial market trends and developments to establish targeted growth opportunities for the brand
- Consistent and planned presentations to client base and new business prospects
- Establish networking goals to maintain strong position within the Canberra market
- Day to day fielding of customer enquiries and quotes ensuring both are followed up in a timely manner
- Undertake Production and HQ tours with clients
- Work in collaboration with BDM’s across Australia, staying connected with opportunities
- Coordinate sales from order to delivery in conjunction with our Operations and Support teams
- Monthly reporting on sales and activity to management with a focus on proactive activity and KPI goals
- Maintain brand identity through professional conduction of behaviour, appearance, presentation and values
- Actively seek new initiatives to grow brand awareness and sales
- Oversee appointment-based bookings for retail clients
We are looking for someone who has:
- Ideally at least 3 years of experience as a Business Development Manager within the design or furniture industry
- Proven sales experience within A&D sector and strong key relationships
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships and trust with all stakeholders
- Leadership capabilities and excellent interpersonal skills
- A passion for sustainability and alignment in Jardan brand values
- High attention to detail, adaptability and multitasking skills
What we provide:
We take pride in our people and rewarding them. We will provide you with:
- Car allowance to support travel requirements
- Inspiring workspaces
- A healthy culture with dedication to your development
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Generous staff discounts on both furniture and homewares
- Competitive pay rates & attractive incentive structures
- Refer a friend payment incentive on applicable roles
- Continuous training and connection sessions
How to apply:
Please email your resume to our People and Culture team, at jobs@jardan.com.au
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Jardan acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which our workplaces are located. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities.
Jardan has always revolved around family.
As an Australian family-owned furniture business in operation since 1987, we know there is no machine that can truly replace the hand or the eye. Every Jardan piece is crafted to order in Melbourne, with care and precision, by hand.
We’re a design-led business, and believe that good design has a profound impact on our lives. That’s why we have established the Jardan Lab: a space for our growing team of designers to evolve their ideas, solve design problems, create prototypes, and move our collections through production. We built our name with sofas, chairs, tables and beds, but today our contemporary design thinking and world-leading production are capabilities are about a total living approach, incorporating lighting, textiles, and homewares.
We take inspiration from the relaxed, Australian way of life; expressing contemporary ideas through quality materials. Striving to reduce our environmental footprint and make our products sustainable throughout the entire lifecycle by using quality local materials, reducing waste, and making furniture that truly lasts.
In recent years, our manufacturing has grown to include state of the art machinery , increasing our scope to produce both residential and large scale commercial projects in Australia, Asia, Europe, and America. Modernising our manufacturing process is driven by our vision for quality and sustainability at scale, complimenting the handcrafted elements of our pieces with the efficiency of modern machinery.
With retail stores in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and online, our vision for contemporary Australian living has extended to every part of the process, from the way we conceptualise and design, right through to the way our customers experience our products in store.
