New Business Manager - Interior Design Studio (creating new business with architects & designers)

FOURTEEN PEOPLE; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international interior design agency is searching for a confident and motivated Business Development Manager to enhance their client relationships and foster new business opportunities. Candidates should possess strong networking and communication skills, alongside experience in the interior design or luxury property sectors. With responsibilities spanning from client interaction to project management, this role offers a dynamic work environment with potential for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous new business experience within interior design, architecture or luxury property.
• Self-motivated, driven approach.
• Comfortable attending events and travelling independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with various stakeholders in the design and development field.
• Assist with marketing material such as portfolios and brochures.
• Prepare reports detailing business development activities.

Skills

Relationship-building

Networking experience

Sales skills

Communication skills

Job description

A leading international interior design agency is looking to hire a motivated, confident, lively Business Development Manager to join their established yet rapidly growing studio. The role requires extensive networking and client interaction as well as lead tracking.

The responsibilities include:

• Develop new and existing relationships with interior designers, architects, developers, retailersand end users to ensure a buoyant pipeline of work.
• Provide an initial point of contact for clients and identifying new clients via networking, LinkedIn, e-marketing and cold calling.
• Identify and attend networking opportunities, particularly those where interior designers and architects will be attending.
• Manage and update customer relationship software
• Assist with all marketing material including portfolios, brochures, press releases etc
• Develop professional relationships with clients throughout the entire process, assisting with project management where required
• Represent the business in a professional manner at all times
• Prepare presentations to clients.
• Attend monthly management meetings and prepare reports detailing tenders, sales forecast and business development activity

The ideal candidate will have previous new business experience within interior design, architecture or luxury property. We also need

• Excellent relationship-building and networking experience
• A self-motivated, driven approach
• Excellent sales skills and be tenacious, self driven with incredible communication skills.
• Comfortable attending events and travelling (abroad at times) independently as part of the role

The client is keen to start holding interviews as soon as possible so please apply immediately if this is of interest.