Sales Business Development

Design POV; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Design POV is seeking a results-driven Sales Business Development professional for an on-site role in Mumbai. You will identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities, while building strong relationships with exhibitors, partners, and clients in the design and lifestyle ecosystem.

Day-to-day duties include market research, outreach planning, conducting meetings and presentations, managing the sales pipeline, and collaborating with internal teams to refine value propositions.

Qualifications

• Lead generation and customer service experience to identify prospects and nurture relationships.
• Strong communication skills for presentations and negotiations.
• Analytical and market research abilities to understand trends.
• Experience in sales or business development in design/events/media.
• On-site work in Mumbai with ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and MS Office/Google Workspace.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing/communications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities and generate leads.
• Build relationships with exhibitors, partners, and clients.
• Conduct market research and map target segments.
• Prepare outreach plans aligned with the platform’s vision.
• Lead sales meetings and client presentations; manage pipeline.
• Follow up inquiries and provide responsive service.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine value propositions.
• Contribute to sales forecasts and reports.
• Represent Design POV at events and client interactions.

Skills

Lead Generation

Customer Service

Communication

Market Research

Sales

CRM Tools

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Communications or equivalent

Tools

CRM

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Company Description Design POV is a design-led platform that brings together lived spaces, ideas, and perspectives across architecture, interiors, art, fashion, and culture. Conceived as an alternative to conventional trade shows, it focuses on thoughtful, experiential, and human-centered design. Through fully realized spaces, immersive conversations, and curated collaborations, Design POV encourages dialogue that goes beyond transactions. It welcomes architects, stylists, artists, design enthusiasts, and homeowners to engage with design in ways that are felt, questioned, and explored. The platform is built to foster multiple points of view and create meaningful connections within the design community.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Sales Business Development role based in Mumbai. The role involves identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, generating leads, and building relationships with potential partners, exhibitors, and clients in the design and lifestyle ecosystem. The Sales Business Development professional will conduct market research, map target segments, and prepare outreach plans aligned with the platform’s vision. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting sales meetings and presentations, managing the sales pipeline, following up on inquiries, and providing responsive customer service before and after engagements. The role also includes collaborating with internal teams to refine value propositions, contributing to sales forecasts and reports, and representing Design POV at events and client interactions.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Lead Generation and Customer Service skills to identify prospects, nurture relationships, and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to deliver clear presentations, negotiate agreements, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills and Market Research abilities to understand industry trends, assess opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Relevant experience in sales or business development, preferably in design, events, media, or creative industries.
• Ability to work on-site in Mumbai, manage multiple accounts and deadlines, and maintain organized sales documentation and reporting.
• Comfort with CRM tools, basic MS Office or Google Workspace applications, and professional email and phone communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent practical experience.