Interior Talent · 1 week ago
Business Development Manager | Residential
Short Hills, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expInterior Talent is a leading talent recruitment and retention firm specializing in the Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Retail, and Manufacturing industries. They are seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager to generate new business from high-net-worth individuals and cultivate strategic referral relationships within the luxury residential sector.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Alex Davis
Responsibilities
Build, nurture, and maintain a robust referral network within the luxury residential and lifestyle ecosystem, including builders, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, financial advisors, art consultants, and other high-end service providers
Actively prospect and identify new high-net-worth clients and strategic partners through thoughtful research and targeted outreach
Execute consistent, high-quality outbound business development efforts and manage a healthy, forward-moving pipeline
Serve as the first point of contact for prospective clients and partners, delivering a concierge-level experience aligned with a luxury brand
Attend and represent the firm at industry events, galas, fundraisers, design shows, and social gatherings where affluent clients and Centers of Influence are present
Manage opportunities from initial outreach through warm handoff to the design team
Collaborate on partnership initiatives and outreach strategies to support long-term market expansion
Analyze market opportunities, competitive activity, and emerging luxury lifestyle trends
Maintain accurate and organized CRM records and reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of successful sales or business development experience
Proven experience leading complex sales processes involving multiple stakeholders and decision-makers
Demonstrated success prospecting, qualifying, and closing new accounts
An established network of Centers of Influence within luxury real estate, development, architecture, engineering, or related industries
Experience working in a fast-paced, deliverable-driven environment
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms
Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
Relentless, fearless, and resilient
Highly organized with strong discipline and follow-through
Strategic thinker with a creative approach to relationship-building
Excellent verbal and written communicator
Natural connector who enjoys research, outreach, and long-term relationship cultivation
Self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team
Preferred
Advanced degree strongly preferred
Company
Interior Talent
Interior Talent is a full-service recruitment firm with expertise within the architecture, interior design, engineering, retail and manufacturing industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase