Company Description
Vevoke is one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading importers, designers, and wholesalers of premium boutique stationery and gift products. The company partners with more than 1,000 high-quality retailers, including bookshops, gift and homewares stores, museums, galleries, and garden centres. Vevoke focuses on delivering thoughtfully designed, high-quality products that support the success of its retail partners. Team members collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders to maintain solid relationships and ensure consistent product excellence. Working at Vevoke offers exposure to a dynamic, design-focused wholesale environment with a diverse customer base.
Role Description
The Business Development Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Artarmon, NSW. This role supports the Marketing and Sales Managers in a range of critical activities:
Generating pre-qualified new business relationships using proven "soft sell" engagement strategies, then onboarding and managing these new clients as part of your own portfolio
Managing and growing relationships with existing retail clients
Targeting and developing untapped retail sectors with specifically suited Vevoke brands/products
Day-to-day tasks include market research, producing case studies, contributing intel to our ambitious suite of crm / AI tools
Working with our field sales team to provide additional information as required
Managing a current, 35 store retail chain, incorporating a brand new supply, merchandising and replenishment model
Qualifications
Familiarity with wholesaling to small retailers
Solid working knowledge of IT/erp systems and MOS and an appetite for incorporating new technology to solve complex challenges
Analytical skills to support sales reporting, identify opportunities and execute projects
Transparent and concise communication skills, both written and verbal
Candidates should possess proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations, CRM systems) and robust organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Relevant experience in sales support, business development, or wholesale/retail settings is beneficial.
A qualification in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory
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📌 Business Development Assistant Sydney
🏢 Vevoke
📍 Sydney