Business Development Manager (Interior Design)

About The Opportunity

Primary title (standardized): Business Development Manager - Interior Design & Fit-Out

• Drive new business acquisition across commercial interiors, hospitality and retail verticals by identifying, qualifying and converting high-value leads.
• Own the full sales cycle: lead generation, client meetings, proposal & BOQ coordination, commercial terms negotiation and contract closure.
• Prepare and respond to RFPs/tenders; coordinate with design, estimating and procurement teams to deliver accurate scopes, competitive pricing and timely proposals.
• Maintain and update the sales pipeline in CRM, deliver reliable revenue forecasts and regular performance reports to leadership.
• Collaborate with design and project delivery teams to ensure smooth handover and maintain client satisfaction through pre-sales and transition phases.
• Represent the business at client sites, industry events and stakeholder meetings; lead commercial negotiations to close deals profitably.
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Salesforce
• B2B sales
• RFP management
• Contract negotiation
• AutoCAD
• Revit
  

Preferred

• HubSpot
• SketchUp
• 3ds Max
  

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development for interior design, fit-out or architecture firms with demonstrable closed projects and pipeline conversion.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience preparing BOQs, pricing and negotiating client contracts for on-site delivery.
• Willingness to work on-site frequently, attend client meetings and perform regular site visits across India.
  

• High-impact, client-facing role with clear revenue accountability and opportunity to shape go-to-market strategy for interiors.
• Close collaboration with design and delivery teams—fast decision cycles and ownership from pitch to handover.
• Competitive incentive structure linked to project wins and commercial targets.