Business Development Manager

Company Description Simero Ceramic is a design-driven ceramics company that blends advanced technology, fine craftsmanship, and distinctive aesthetics to create premium surface solutions. The brand focuses on innovative textures, finishes, colors, and surface designs that serve both residential and commercial spaces. Simero aims to turn ceramic surfaces into defining elements of architecture and interiors, emphasizing contemporary elegance, precision, and durability. The company is committed to understanding evolving design trends and transforming them into ceramic collections that feel relevant, timeless, and unique. Joining Simero means contributing to a vision where ceramics express personality, refined living, and thoughtful design.
Role Description The Business Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in South kerala. This position is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, nurturing strategic relationships, and expanding Simero Ceramic’s presence with architects, interior designers, builders, distributors, and key commercial accounts. Day-to-day activities include prospecting and qualifying leads, conducting client meetings and product presentations, preparing proposals, and negotiating contracts. The role also involves monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform sales strategies and product positioning. The Business Development Manager will collaborate closely with marketing, design, and production teams to align client needs with Simero’s collections, ensure consistent brand representation, and achieve sales and growth targets.
Qualifications
Proven experience in business development, sales, or key account management, ideally in ceramics, building materials, interior products, or related industries.
Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with the ability to engage architects, interior designers, builders, and channel partners.
Competence in market research, opportunity analysis, and strategic planning to drive regional and segment-wise growth.
Solid negotiation, presentation, and communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling product pitches and close deals.
Comfort with using CRM tools, spreadsheets, and presentations to track pipelines, forecast sales, and report performance.
Ability to work independently on-site, manage schedules and travel for client visits, events, and industry exhibitions as required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
Familiarity with design and architecture trends, an eye for aesthetics, and genuine interest in premium surfaces and materials.
Strong ethical standards, resilience under pressure, and a results-oriented, collaborative mindset.

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