Business Development Manager Role Summary
£45,000 – £50,000 + commission
HAUS Careers is working with an international, multi-award-winning product design consultancy to find a Business Development Manager for their London office. This is a great opportunity to step into a high-profile role as a brand ambassador for an internationally respected consultancy.
The successful candidate will have strong business development experience in the luxury interior design sector, have excellent sales skills, strong client relationship experience and the ability to manage new business. You will be tenacious, self-driven and able to work autonomously.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new and existing business with interior designers, architects, developers and end-users to ensure a pipeline of work. The types of projects should be consistent with the values and aspirations of the business and in-keeping with the financial KPIs.
- Provide an initial point of contact for clients. They are expected to proactively solicit new clients via cold calling, networking events, LinkedIn, and email.
- Identify and attend networking opportunities, particularly those where interior designers and architects will be attending. It is likely that such events will be held in the evenings or out of hours.
- Provide detailed and accurate costing and quotations in a timely manner to clients. This will require liaison with the product design team and sub-contractors.
- Manage and regularly updating customer relationship software and assisting in the growth of our client-base.
- Assist with the content of all marketing material including newsletters, brochures, press releases etc.
- Develop professional relationships with clients throughout the entire process, assisting with project management where required.
- Prepare presentations to clients.
- Attend monthly management meetings and prepare reports detailing sales forecast, pipeline, and tenders.
- To liaise with the team and Founder at all times.
- Understand the USPs, design process and aspirations of the business and to articulate them to the client team.
The Successful Candidate
- 3+ years’ experience in a client-facing business development role within the luxury interiors sector, working with architects and designers.
- Confidence to build rapport quickly and hold your own in conversation with design professionals.
- An eye for quality and design-led thinking.
- Proficiency with MS Office, InDesign, and Pipedrive or similar CRM tools.
- A collaborative mindset and positive energy.
Benefits
- Basic salary + commission
- Discretionary end-of-year company performance bonus
- Hybrid working – flexible office attendance with events and meetings across London
- 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
- Half-day Fridays
- Birthday day off