Business Head

Weekday AI (YC W21); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI is seeking a strategic Business Head – Commercial Interiors & Interior Architecture in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. This role leads business growth, client relationships, and project delivery for large interior projects, combining design understanding with strong commercial and leadership skills.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in commercial interiors or related sectors, proven revenue growth experience, and a degree in Interior Design/Architecture.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in commercial interiors, interior architecture, workplace design, or related sectors with leadership exposure.
• Proven experience leading business operations, driving revenue growth, and managing large interior projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial interiors, interior architecture, space planning, materials, finishes, and construction methodologies.
• Expertise in business development, enterprise client acquisition, and strategic account management.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, margins, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to drive revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion in commercial interiors and interior architecture.
• Identify new business opportunities across corporate offices, workplaces, and commercial establishments.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, architects, consultants, developers, and decision-makers.
• Lead client acquisition, presentations, proposal development, negotiations, and contract closures.
• Oversee the complete project lifecycle from briefing to handover including design development and execution.
• Ensure design solutions meet client requirements, aesthetics, feasibility, and brand guidelines.
• Review estimates, BOQs, tender docs, budgets, and proposals to maintain profitability.
• Monitor schedules, resources, procurement, quality, and execution across engagements.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, procurement, and site teams for seamless delivery.
• Establish performance metrics, revenue targets, margins, and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop teams across business development, design, and project execution.
• Identify operational improvements and scalable processes for growth.
• Stay updated on trends in commercial interiors and workplace strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Project management

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Team development

Education

Interior Design degree

Interior Architecture degree

Architecture degree

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description:

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟰𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟯𝟬-𝟰𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 15+ yrs

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a strategic and commercially drivenBusiness Head – Commercial Interiors & Interior Architectureto lead business growth, project delivery, client relationships, and operational excellence. The role requires a strong combination of business leadership, commercial acumen, design understanding, and project management expertise within the commercial interiors industry.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving revenue, developing strategic client relationships, managing large-scale interior projects, and building high-performing teams. This position offers the opportunity to shape business strategy, strengthen market presence, and deliver high-quality commercial interior solutions aligned with client objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies to drive revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion incommercial interiors and interior architecture.
• Identify new business opportunities across corporate offices, workplaces, commercial establishments, and other relevant segments.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, architects, consultants, developers, and decision-makers.
• Lead client acquisition, presentations, proposal development, commercial negotiations, and contract closures.
• Oversee the complete project lifecycle, including client briefing, design conceptualisation, space planning, budgeting, design development, execution, and handover.
• Ensure interior architecture and design solutions align with client requirements, functionality, aesthetics, technical feasibility, and brand guidelines.
• Review project estimates, BOQs, tender documents, vendor quotations, budgets, and commercial proposals to maintain cost efficiency and profitability.
• Monitor project schedules, resource allocation, procurement, quality, and execution standards across multiple engagements.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, procurement, project management, and site execution teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Establish and monitor business performance metrics, revenue targets, project margins, cost controls, and client satisfaction.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across business development, design, and project execution.
• Identify operational improvements, strengthen internal processes, and implement scalable systems for business growth.
• Stay informed about commercial interior design trends, workplace strategies, materials, technologies, and evolving client expectations.
• Manage project risks, resolve escalations, and ensure adherence to contractual commitments, safety requirements, and applicable standards.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 15+ years of professional experiencein commercial interiors, interior architecture, workplace design, or related sectors, with substantial business leadership exposure.
• Proven experience leading business operations, driving revenue growth, and managing large commercial interior projects.
• Strong understanding ofcommercial interiors, interior architecture, space planning, materials, finishes, and construction methodologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in business development, enterprise client acquisition, commercial negotiations, and strategic account management.
• Strong financial acumen, including project costing, budgeting, BOQs, margin management, and profitability analysis.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating design, procurement, and execution functions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to balance design quality, commercial objectives, operational efficiency, and timely project delivery.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and a results-oriented approach.
• A degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Requirements: