We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Business Development Manager to identify new business opportunities and expand the firm’s client base in the architecture and interior design sector. The candidate will be responsible for generating leads, developing client relationships, preparing proposals, coordinating with design teams, and converting opportunities into successful projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities in architecture, interior design, planning, and consultancy services.
- Generate leads through networking, referrals, online platforms, industry events, and market research.
- Build and maintain relationships with developers, corporate clients, institutions, hotel groups, contractors, consultants, and government organizations.
- Understand clients’ project requirements and coordinate with the design and technical teams to prepare suitable proposals.
- Prepare capability presentations, company profiles, expressions of interest, technical proposals, and commercial offers.
- Monitor tenders, RFPs, EOIs, and other relevant business opportunities.
- Handle tender documentation, pre-bid requirements, consultant registrations, and proposal submissions.
- Conduct client meetings, presentations, negotiations, and regular follow-ups.
- Negotiate professional fees, commercial terms, project scope, and payment conditions in consultation with management.
- Maintain a strong sales pipeline and ensure timely conversion of prospective clients.
- Coordinate with internal teams during the project onboarding and handover process.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, proposals, meetings, follow-ups, and business development activities.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and upcoming projects.
- Prepare weekly and monthly business development reports for management.
- Achieve assigned revenue, lead-generation, and business-conversion targets.
- Support the collection and follow-up of payments wherever required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–7 years of experience in business development, preferably in an architecture, interior design, construction, real estate, or consultancy firm.
- Good understanding of architectural and interior design services and project stages.
- Experience in preparing proposals, tenders, presentations, and commercial offers.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and client-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Ability to work independently, meet targets, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness to travel for client meetings, presentations, and business development activities.
Preferred Skills
- Existing network within the real estate, hospitality, commercial, institutional, or corporate sectors.
- Familiarity with government and private tendering processes.
- Knowledge of CRM and lead-management tools.
- Ability to understand project briefs, scope of services, professional fees, and contractual requirements.
Key Performance Indicators
- Number of qualified leads generated
- Value of proposals submitted
- Lead-to-project conversion rate
- Revenue generated from new clients
- Client retention and repeat business
- Timely submission of proposals and tenders
- Achievement of monthly and annual business targets
Interested candidates may share their updated resume at: [email protected]
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working in an architecture and interior design company or firm?
Work Location: In person