Sales Associate

Artemest celebra l’eccellenza dell’artigianato e del design contemporaneo italiani, riunendo oltre 1.000 tra i migliori maestri artigiani e marchi del Paese.

Fondata nel 2015 dal CEO Marco Credendino e dalla Direttrice Creativa Ippolita Rostagno, l’azienda nasce con la missione di condividere con il mondo la bellezza, la qualità e l’unicità del made in Italy.

Con sedi a Milano, Londra, Dubai, Miami e New York, Artemest collabora con clienti privati, interior designer e progetti di sviluppo su larga scala a livello internazionale, portando il savoir-faire italiano in contesti contemporanei e globali.

We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Sales Associate to join our Contract Team based in Milan. The ideal candidate will play a key role in expanding Artemest presence across luxury retail groups, hospitality operators, and wholesale partners by developing new business opportunities and opening strategic accounts internationally.

This role requires a highly relationship-driven professional with strong commercial acumen, an established network within the luxury and design ecosystem, and the ability to manage complex B2B sales cycles from prospecting through closing.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within luxury retail groups, hospitality and hotel groups, and strategic wholesale accounts.
• Present and position Artemest Collection’s offering to international clients and partners, promoting the brand’s unique craftsmanship and bespoke capabilities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers, procurement teams, designers, developers, and purchasing managers.
• Drive outbound business development activities, including prospecting, networking, client meetings, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including sourcing, project management, logistics, and customer success to ensure seamless execution of projects and client satisfaction.
• Prepare commercial proposals, support pricing negotiations, and contribute to contract discussions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities within the luxury interiors, retail, and hospitality sectors.
• Represent Artemest at industry events, trade fairs, client presentations, and business development trips internationally.
• Maintain accurate sales reporting, forecasting, and pipeline management through CRM tools.

Who are we looking for?

• 7–10 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or account management within luxury interiors, furniture, hospitality, retail, or contract environments.
• Proven track record in opening and growing strategic accounts internationally.
• Strong network across luxury hospitality groups, retail brands, developers, procurement firms, or design studios.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage long sales cycles.
• Fluent in English and Italian; additional languages are considered a plus.
• Availability to travel internationally approximately 20–30% of the time.

Our Perks

• Compensation: 40-60K annual gross salary (RAL)
• Benefits. We care about our team’s daily comfort, so you’ll enjoy perks like special prices on Artemest.com, meal vouchers, and discounts at restaurants, cafés, gyms, and other stores. Plus, the office is always stocked with fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and water to keep you energized throughout the day
• Positive workplace. We’re a young team (29 y/o on average) that works in harmony and is extremely passionate about the Artemest mission
• Entrepreneurial mentality. We’re always looking for people eager to step up their tasks and skills
• Innovative and tech-oriented environment. We’re changing the way people buy, sell, and perceive luxury

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for everyone. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.