Business Development Manager – Interior Design

Exciting Opportunity with a Leading Corporate Interior Design Firm

A well-established and reputable Interior Design company specialising in Corporate Interior Design projects is seeking a driven, confident, and commercially minded Business Development Manager to join their growing team in Johannesburg and/or Cape Town.

This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-focused professional with a strong network and proven business development experience within the Interior Design, Architecture, Construction, Property Development, or Built Environment sectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic relationships, and representing the company professionally within the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business development initiatives and identify potential project opportunities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Proactively network within the design, architecture, construction, and property development industries
• Identify and pursue opportunities for corporate interior design projects
• Represent the company professionally at meetings, networking events, and industry engagements
• Conduct client presentations and present the company’s services and capabilities confidently
• Maintain and strengthen long-term client relationships to encourage repeat business
• Liaise closely with internal teams to ensure successful project handovers and client satisfaction
• Develop strategic partnerships with key industry stakeholders, consultants, and developers
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and contribute toward company growth objectives
• Monitor market trends and identify new opportunities within the corporate interiors sector

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Business Development, Sales, Client Relationship, or Account Management role within the Interior Design, Architecture, Construction, Property Development, or related built environment industry
• Strong understanding of the design and construction sector and how projects are procured
• Established industry network advantageous
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Highly confident, professional, and well-presented individual
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to represent the company effectively
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders, developers, property professionals, and corporate clients
• Commercially minded with strong business acumen
• Self-motivated, proactive, and target-driven
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence are essential

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dynamic and polished professional who is passionate about relationship building and business growth within the built environment sector. The ideal candidate will be confident engaging with clients, presenting solutions, and building long-term partnerships while acting as a strong ambassador for the company.

If you have a strong network, enjoy building meaningful client relationships, and are looking to join a respected and growing Corporate Interior Design firm, we would love to hear from you