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Business Development Manager - Interior Design Studio, (cultivating opportunities with architec[...]

London Full-Time 36000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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Tasks: Build relationships with architects and designers to drive growth and manage client interactions.
Company: Join a leading interior design agency focused on innovative design solutions.
Benefits: Enjoy networking opportunities, professional development, and a vibrant work culture.
Why this job: This role offers a chance to shape the future of design while connecting with industry leaders.
Qualifications: Experience in business development within design or architecture is essential; strong networking skills required.
Other info: Interviews are starting soon, so apply quickly to seize this exciting opportunity!

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 60000 £ per year.

Business Development Manager – Interior Design Studio, (cultivating opportunities with architects and designers)

This range is provided by Fourteen People. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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We\’re looking for a compelling networker already plugged into the architecture and design industry to join a leading interior design agency.

This isn\’t a traditional sales role — it\’s about building meaningful relationships and driving growth through strategic networking, lead generation and relationship management.

You need to have the energy and confidence to warm clients, making them feel excited about working with leaders in design. Your years of experience will help grow their reputation and help them win the best commercial design projects out there.

You\’ll thrive on meeting new contacts, representing the business at events, and identifying fresh opportunities. From attending industry gatherings and hosting breakfast meetings to maintaining their CRM and contributing to marketing efforts, you\’ll be a key player in shaping how they grow.

The responsibilities include:

Develop new and existing relationships with interior designers, architects, developers, retailers and 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 design, architecture or construction/engineering in the build environment. 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.

At Fourteen People, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age or any other protected characteristics. We understand there is still much to be done as we partner with our clients to create and improve robust recruitment processes that will improve diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Fourteen People Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Business Development and Sales
Industries

Interior Design and Architecture and Planning

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