Business Development Associate

Role & responsibilities

Business Growth & Lead Generation

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities for commercial interior projects.
• Leverage strong industry networks with

  CRE brokers, developers, IPCs (JLL, CBRE, Cushman)

  , and tenant representatives to generate qualified leads.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of corporate clients, project leads, and partnership opportunities.

Client Relationship Management

• Build trusted relationships with decision-makers: CFOs, Admin Heads, Real Estate Heads, Project Managers, and Workplace Strategy teams.
• Conduct client meetings, pitch SKVs capabilities, and present tailored solutions for office design & build requirements.
• Understand client needs, space requirements, and business goals to recommend suitable interior solutions.

Market Intelligence & Strategy

• Stay updated on CRE trends, leasing movements, new office developments, and tenant expansions.
• Track market shifts, competitor activity, and project demand in target micro-markets.
• Translate market insights into actionable business strategies.

Sales Process Ownership

• Prepare proposals, coordinate with design/estimating teams, and ensure timely submission of bids.
• Drive the complete sales cyclefrom lead identification to deal closure.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM and regularly update leadership on progress, forecasts, and challenges.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience

  in Business Development within

  commercial real estate

  or

  corporate interiors

  .
• Strong

  existing network

  with developers, brokers, channel partners, tenant reps, IPCs, and corporate real estate teams.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred candidate profile

• Exposure to

  office fit-out, design & build, furniture solutions

  , or workplace consulting.
• Experience in selling high-value B2B solutions to corporate clients.
• Ability to understand design, BOQ, and technical details (added advantage).

Key Skills

• Business Development & Lead Generation
• Relationship Building (CRE Ecosystem)
• Market Networking
• Negotiation & Closing Skills
• Solution Selling
• Commercial Real Estate Understanding
• Presentation & Communication Skills

Why Join SKV?

• Opportunity to work with a leading player in

  premium office interiors

  .
• Dynamic, high-growth environment with exposure to enterprise clients.
• Performance-driven culture with strong rewards and recognition.