Business Development Manager/Interior Design

Role overview

Sales and business development

• Generate and pursue leads through networking, referrals, cold outreach, partnerships, research, exhibitions, and direct engagement.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead qualification through proposals, negotiations, contracts, and project award.
• Develop sales strategies, maintain the pipeline, achieve sales targets, and identify high-value projects and growth opportunities.
• Build client relationships and represent the company at meetings, events, exhibitions, conferences, and industry functions.

Commercial and CRM duties

• Prepare presentations, commercial proposals, fee structures, and project submissions; coordinate project scope with design and management teams.
• Maintain complete CRM records and prepare regular sales activity, pipeline, opportunity, and performance reports.
• Lead weekly sales and business development meetings and support revenue forecasting.

Experience and market network

• Minimum 10 years of business development and senior sales experience in the UAE interior design and fit-out industry.
• Established relationships with UAE developers, architects, consultants, contractors, hotel operators, corporate clients, and property owners.
• Proven ability to secure high-value projects, generate revenue, negotiate contracts, and achieve sales targets.

Technical and professional requirements

• Working knowledge of CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, sales reporting tools, and presentation software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, interpersonal, networking, organizational, and relationship management skills.
• Valid UAE driving license and access to a vehicle are mandatory.
• Must be willing and able to travel across the UAE, GCC, and internationally as required.
• Expected to demonstrate commercial awareness, professionalism, business ethics, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities.

Group collaboration