Sales & Business Development Intern

Full-time internship

Remote and flexible

3–6 months

Commission-based

Leukeather is an authentic material made from the region’s flora. Its distinctive pattern occurs naturally, celebrating the character and beauty of the region without artificial embossing. We are creating a locally made material for the global design industry.

We are a small, founder-led team based in the UAE. Our material is being introduced to hotels, property developments, architects and interior design studios across the Gulf.

We are looking for someone who can help us reach more designers who share our design ethos and build meaningful relationships with them.

What you'll actually do

Your role is to identify the people who select and specify materials, including interior designers, architects, hotel groups and developers, and help us get Leukeather samples into their hands.

You will:

• Research and build targeted client lists across the region
• Identify the right decision-makers within architecture and interior design firms
• Manage our client database and keep it genuinely accurate and up to date
• Write and send thoughtful, personalised outreach emails
• Coordinate sample deliveries and track every sample sent
• Follow up consistently with everyone who receives our material
• Arrange meetings with the people responsible for material specification
• Keep clear notes on every interaction and next step

You will have clear outreach and meeting targets, which we will agree on together when you start.

How we’ll measure your progress (KPIs)

• 20 qualified target accounts per week
• 10 follow-ups per week
• 1 decision-maker meeting per week
• Coordinate the delivery of 25 sample boxes per month.
• 100% of leads, samples and next actions recorded in CRM
• Weekly pipeline update with the founder

Who we're looking for

• A fresh graduate
• Someone with a genuine interest in design, architecture, art, fashion or materials
• A clear and thoughtful communicator who can write outreach that makes someone want to respond
• Highly organised and able to maintain an accurate client database
• Persistent and comfortable following up
• Confident using Excel or Google Sheets
• Proactive, able to work independently, and take ownership of agreed targets
• Comfortable working remotely across different time zones. Applicants may be based anywhere in the world
• Familiarity with the UAE and Saudi markets is an advantage
• Arabic is an advantage, but not essential

You do not need previous sales experience, but you should be curious, resourceful and comfortable reaching out to new people.

What this role isn't

Pricing, proposals and negotiations will remain with the founder. Your role is to identify the right opportunities, make the initial connection and open the door. You will not be responsible for closing the sale.

What you'll get

• A commission-based role
• A percentage of every eligible sale generated through a client you bring in
• Remote and flexible working. This is a full-time role, but you can organise your time independently as long as agreed targets are met and you are available for a weekly check-in
• Weekly time with the founder and a genuine view into how a material innovation and design business is built
• The possibility of joining Leukeather permanently if the role works well for both of us

To apply

Send your CV to contact@leukeather.com, along with a few sentences explaining:

How would you identify and reach the person responsible for material specification at a large interior design firm?