Head of Business Development / Business Development Director

MADE Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury interior design studio in the UK is seeking a Head of Business Development to drive growth and build senior-level relationships within the luxury property market. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in business development, a strong network in the property sector, and a strategic mindset. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the studio's future success and represent a renowned design brand at the highest level.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within luxury interiors or related sectors.
• Established networks within UK and/or international property markets.
• Strategic mindset and commercially astute.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development function and execute growth strategy.
• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships.
• Secure new business opportunities internationally.

Skills

Business development experience

Networking within property markets

Commercially astute

Effective communication

Passion for design

Job description

We’re partnering with a highly regarded luxury interior design studio to appoint an exceptional Head of Business Development to support the next phase of its growth.

With over 30 years of experience, this internationally recognised studio is known for delivering refined, bespoke interiors across high-end residential, developer, and hospitality projects in the UK and globally.

This senior role is ideal for a commercially driven individual who thrives on building relationships and representing a leading design brand at the highest level.

The Role

You will lead the business development function, shaping and executing growth strategy while strengthening relationships across the luxury property and design sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining senior-level client and industry relationships
• Acting as a brand ambassador within the luxury design and property markets
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities in the UK and internationally
• Leveraging indepth knowledge of the prime and super prime property markets
• Working closely with studio leadership to drive long term commercial growth

About You

• Proven experience in business development within luxury interiors, property, architecture, or a related sector
• Well established networks within the UK and/or international property markets
• Commercially astute with a strategic mindset
• Confident, articulate, and credible at senior stakeholder level
• Passionate about design and the luxury sector

This is a rare opportunity to join a market leading design studio and play a key role in shaping its future growth. If this sounds like the kind of role you’d like to explore, we’d love to speak with you.