Senior Business Development Manager — Interiors & Architecture

Bent Chair; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bent Chair is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager — Interiors & Architecture for an on-site role in Delhi. You will identify and develop new business opportunities within interiors and architecture ecosystems, building partnerships with architects, interior designers, developers, and corporate clients.

Responsibilities include prospecting, lead generation, managing client relationships, delivering proposals, and negotiating terms to close strategic deals.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales, or account management within interiors, architecture, real estate, or premium lifestyle sectors.
• Strong relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.
• Able to develop and execute sales strategies with pipeline management and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within interiors and architecture ecosystems.
• Prospect, lead generation, and manage client relationships with architects, designers, developers, and corporate clients.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, and negotiate commercial terms to close deals.
• Collaborate with design, marketing, and operations teams to meet project requirements and maintain brand positioning.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and client feedback to refine BD strategies.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Sales strategy

Negotiation

On-site collaboration

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Design/Architecture

Master’s degree an advantage

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Company Description

Bent Chair is a premium home décor and lifestyle brand that focuses on creating distinctive aesthetic experiences for urban homes and lifestyle spaces in India. The company designs and curates contemporary furniture and décor pieces that bring an artistic and imaginative touch to living environments. Aligned with global trends, Bent Chair’s collections emphasize creative excellence, craftsmanship, and innovative design. The brand offers a wide range of furniture and home décor accessories that appeal to design-conscious customers seeking unique interiors. More information about the brand and its products is available at https://www.bentchair.com.

Role Description

The Senior Business Development Manager — Interiors & Architecture is a full-time, on-site role based in Delhi, India. This role is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities within the interiors and architecture ecosystem, including partnerships with architects, interior designers, real estate developers, and corporate clients. Day-to-day tasks include prospecting and lead generation, managing client relationships, preparing and delivering proposals and presentations, and negotiating commercial terms to close strategic deals. The role also involves collaborating with design, marketing, and operations teams to ensure project requirements are met, client expectations are understood, and brand positioning is consistent across channels. The Senior Business Development Manager will monitor market trends, competitors, and client feedback to refine business development strategies and drive sustainable revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or account management within interiors, architecture, real estate, or premium lifestyle sectors.
• Strong skills in client relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation, with the ability to build long-term strategic partnerships.
• Ability to develop and execute sales strategies, including pipeline management, forecasting, and performance tracking using CRM tools.
• Understanding of interior design and architecture concepts, with the ability to translate client requirements into tailored product and solution offerings.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in preparing proposals and conducting client meetings.
• Proven capability to work on-site with cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and meet timelines and revenue targets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Design, Architecture, or a related field; a master’s degree or equivalent professional experience is an advantage.
• Comfort with market research and competitive analysis to identify new business opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
• High degree of self-motivation, professionalism, and ethical conduct, with readiness to travel locally for client visits and industry events.