Interior Talent · 2 days ago
Director of Business Development | Architecture & Interiors Firm
Interior Talent is a leading talent recruitment and retention firm for the Architecture and Interior Design industries. The Director of Business Development will focus on generating new business from high-net-worth clients and establishing strategic partnerships with luxury market professionals.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a strong referral network of luxury-market partners, including builders, developers, realtors, architects, engineers, art consultants, financial advisors, and other high-end service providers
Attend industry events, galas, fundraisers, design expos, and gatherings where affluent clients and influential COIs (Centers of Influence) are present
Represent the firm with professionalism, warmth, and sophistication
Identify and research potential clients and referral partners
Execute high-volume, high-quality cold outreach
Manage a robust pipeline from initial outreach to warm handoff with the design team
Analyze market opportunities and competitive trends
Collaborate on partnership programs and outreach strategies
Provide insights into luxury lifestyle and HNW trends
Serve as the first point of contact for potential clients and partners
Deliver a concierge-level experience aligned with the firm’s luxury brand
Maintain accurate CRM records
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree highly advantageous
Minimum of 5 years of sales experience
10+ years in a fast-paced, deliverable-driven environment
Experience leading complex sales processes involving multiple decision makers
Demonstrated success in prospecting, qualifying, and closing new accounts
Established network of COIs within luxury real estate, development, architecture, engineering, and related sectors
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools
Benefits
Healthcare (medical/dental/vision)
401K plan
PTO
Sick days
Holidays
Personal days
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Travel reimbursement
Team gatherings
And more
Company
Interior Talent
Interior Talent is a full-service recruitment firm with expertise within the architecture, interior design, engineering, retail and manufacturing industries.
Funding
Current Stage
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