Head of Business Development

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury design studio is seeking a dynamic Head of Business Development to lead growth across private residential and commercial sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development within related fields and a robust high-end client network. This role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000, hybrid working flexibility, and opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working flexibility

International travel opportunities

Private healthcare and company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within interior design, property, architecture, or luxury goods.
• Strong network of high-end clients and industry contacts.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic mindset with an entrepreneurial and proactive approach.
• A passion for luxury design and an ability to represent a prestigious brand with confidence.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the studio’s business development strategy across key markets.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities in luxury residential and commercial sectors.
• Represent the brand at industry events, exhibitions, and high-level client meetings.
• Nurture and expand relationships with UHNWIs, developers, architects, and collaborators.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to align growth plans with creative vision.
• Oversee marketing, PR, and partnership activity to support commercial objectives.
• Produce regular market insight reports and pipeline updates.

Skills

Business development

Communication

Negotiation

Networking

Strategic planning

Job description

Head of Business Development

Location: Chelsea, London
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + Commission

Introduction:
An award-winning luxury interior design studio with over 30 years of success is seeking a dynamic Head of Business Development to spearhead growth across private residential and commercial sectors. This is a rare opportunity to join a globally recognised brand renowned for exquisite craftsmanship, elegant design, and visionary leadership.

This role will suit a commercially minded professional with a proven track record in business development within the design, architecture, property, or luxury sectors, someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships and representing a prestigious creative brand at the highest level.

Package:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working flexibility
• International travel opportunities
• Private healthcare and company benefits

Office: Knightsbridge, Central London
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Duties:

• Lead and execute the studio’s business development strategy across key markets
• Identify and convert new business opportunities in luxury residential and commercial sectors
• Represent the brand at industry events, exhibitions, and high-level client meetings
• Nurture and expand relationships with UHNWIs, developers, architects, and collaborators
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to align growth plans with creative vision
• Oversee marketing, PR, and partnership activity to support commercial objectives
• Produce regular market insight reports and pipeline updates

Requirements:

• Proven experience in business development within interior design, property, architecture, or luxury goods
• Strong network of high-end clients and industry contacts
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Strategic mindset with an entrepreneurial and proactive approach
• A passion for luxury design and an ability to represent a prestigious brand with confidence
• Willingness to travel internationally when required