Business Development Consultant Interior Design

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to join a growing interior design company. This role is pivotal in expanding our market presence and building strong long-term client relationships across Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• As the Business Development Manager your primary focus will be to generate and develop new business opportunities for the company through a variety of strategic and proactive approaches including:
• Researching identifying and adding qualified prospects to the companys sales pipeline
• Developing and managing strategic partnerships to drive business growth
• Promoting the companys products and interior design services to potential clients
• Attending and hosting networking events including after-hours functions when required
• Building and maintaining relationships with key industry stakeholders such as Property Developers Asset Managers Leasing Agents Landlords Brokers and direct clients
• Cold canvassing targeted buildings and commercial areas to identify opportunities
• Conducting cold calls based on market intelligence including media reports such as mergers relocations or expansions
• Creating and maintaining a detailed client database including contact information property requirements and lease expiry tracking
• Supporting any additional tasks deemed appropriate by management

Personal Attributes:

• Proven experience in business development or sales ideally within interiors property design or related industries
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills
• Confident in cold calling and proactive lead generation
• Highly organised with strong CRM/database management ability
• Self-motivated target-driven and entrepreneurial in approach
• Willingness to travel and attend after-hours networking events