Job Summary
We are looking for a proactive and relationship-driven Business Development Manager to grow our business by building strong partnerships with interior designers and design firms.
The role focuses on lead generation, specification selling, and long-term collaboration with the design community to drive revenue and brand presence.
Key skills and responsibilities of the job;
• Identify, approach, and onboard interior designers and design studios
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with interior designers for repeat business
• Promote company products/services for project specification and approvals
• Conduct product presentations, meetings, and design consultations
• Track ongoing projects from design stage to order closure
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, operations) to ensure smooth execution
• Maintain a strong pipeline of designer-led projects and report sales progress
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and networking sessions
• Stay updated on design trends, market competitors, and client needs
Requirements & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, or related field
• Over 5 years of experience in B2B sales or business development (design/build industry preferred)
• Strong network or experience working with interior designers is a plus
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and relationship-oriented
• Willingness to travel locally for client meetings
• Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office
Key Skills
• Relationship building & networking
• Specification selling
• Negotiation & closing
• Market intelligence
• Project tracking
• Communication & presentation
Performance Metrics (KPIs):
• Number of active interior designer partnerships
• Value of designer-led projects closed
• Monthly/quarterly revenue targets
• Client retention and repeat business
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to work closely with the design community