Business Development Manager

Company Description
W Design Studio is a Hyderabad-based architecture and interior design practice specializing in distinctive, functional, and experiential spaces across corporate, residential, retail, and hospitality sectors. The studio integrates architecture, interior design, workplace strategy, and turnkey execution to deliver end-to-end solutions from concept to completion. Its portfolio includes premium workplaces, luxury residences, retail environments, hospitality spaces, and large-scale commercial interiors for leading organizations such as T-Hub, Google, IBM, Genpact, Uber, DBS Bank, and more. With a strong focus on identity, experience, and long-term value, W Design Studio creates spaces that are aligned with people, purpose, and place. The team is driven by a commitment to design environments that inspire, perform, and stand the test of time.
Role Description
The Business Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Hyderabad, responsible for driving growth and expanding the client portfolio for W Design Studio. This role involves identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in corporate, residential, retail, and hospitality sectors, as well as nurturing relationships with existing clients and strategic partners. Day-to-day tasks include prospecting and lead generation, conducting client meetings and presentations, preparing proposals and pitch documents, and coordinating with the design and project teams to align business opportunities with service offerings. The Business Development Manager will track market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to inform sales strategy, while maintaining accurate records of pipelines and conversions. The role also includes representing the studio at industry events, networking forums, and client interactions to enhance brand visibility and build long-term partnerships.
Qualifications
Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably in architecture, interior design, real estate, or related design-services industries.
Strong skills in lead generation, client relationship management, negotiation, and closing deals, with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
Ability to understand and communicate design, workplace, and spatial planning concepts to clients, translating business needs into project opportunities.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and brand representatives.
Solid organizational and planning abilities, including pipeline tracking, proposal preparation, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent business qualification is an advantage.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, design-focused environment with high standards for quality, client service, and brand representation.
Familiarity with CRM tools, MS Office suite, and basic business analytics; understanding of local and national real estate and design market trends is beneficial.
Self-motivated, proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently while collaborating

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