Business Development Manager | Residential Interior Design
Job Description
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Business Development Manager |Â Luxury Residential Interior Design
Short Hills, NJ | Hybrid Working Style
**Ability to travel the Tri-state area to meet with clients. Ability to attend events and conferences.**
We are hiring on behalf of a highly respected, design-driven residential interior design firm serving an affluent, design-savvy clientele. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Business Development professional who thrives in relationship-based selling, understands the luxury ecosystem, and is energized by opening doors to meaningful, long-term partnerships.
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for generating new business from high-net-worth individuals while cultivating strategic referral relationships with professionals and organizations that support affluent households—including luxury home builders, developers, realtors, private wealth advisors, architects, art dealers, concierge firms, and nonprofit organizations with upscale donor bases.
This role is ideal for someone who is fearless, polished, deeply organized, and motivated by building something lasting. You’ll be joining a team that values professionalism, trust, and thoughtful growth; where your contributions directly impact the firm’s success.
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What You’ll Do
- 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree strongly preferred)
- 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
Skills & Attributes That Define Success
- 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
For immediate review and consideration, contact: Alexandra "Alex" Davis -Â Alex@InteriorTalent.com
Interior Talent, Inc
Since its founding in 2003, Interior Talent has evolved into one of the leading talent recruitment and retention firms for the Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Retail, and Manufacturing industries. Our defined area of expertise and ability to continually adapt to the unique needs of our clients allow us to provide focused, individualized service.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Alexandra Davis
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Alex brings a unique blend of experience and energy to the team. With a background that includes education, event management, entrepreneurship, and even serving as an Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, she knows how to approach challenges head-on and ensure execution. She loves connecting with people, building relationships, and helping both clients and candidates reach their goals. Her career has taken her from coaching students to success as a Student Support Advisor, to running her own bakery, to managing large-scale events—always with a focus on excellence and collaboration. Alex’s ability to adapt, lead, and deliver results shines through in everything she does. When she’s not working with amazing talent, you’ll find Alex giving back through volunteer work, enjoying time with her family, or on a long walk, preferably in the woods.
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