Business Development Executive
House of Slate.in · India
FULL TIME
Job Description
INTERIOR DESIGNER & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE Company: House of Slate
Industry: Bespoke Luxury Furniture & Interior Solutions
Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type: Full-Time About House of Slate House of Slate is a bespoke luxury furniture brand specializing in premium solidwood furniture. We work closely with homeowners, architects, interior designers, and contractors to create distinctive, high-quality living spaces. We are looking for an Interior Designer & Business Development Executive who combines creative design ability with strong client-facing and sales skills. Key Responsibilities 1. Interior Design & Client Solutions * Meet clients and understand their lifestyle, functional requirements, preferences and budget.
* Develop furniture and interior concepts based on client requirements.
* Prepare space planning, furniture layouts, mood boards and basic design presentations.
* Create furniture concepts and recommend suitable materials, finishes, fabrics and detailing.
* Coordinate with the design and production teams to convert concepts into manufacturable products.
* Take site measurements and conduct site visits when required.
* Prepare quotations and design proposals in coordination with the commercial team.
* Ensure designs are aligned with House of Slate’s premium brand standards. 2. Business Development & Sales * Generate new business through direct client meetings, referrals, architects, interior designers, contractors and other professional networks.
* Develop and maintain relationships with architects and interior designers.
* Identify residential and commercial interior projects requiring customized furniture.
* Present House of Slate’s furniture collections, materials, finishes and customization capabilities to prospective clients.
* Conduct showroom and client presentations.
* Follow up on enquiries, quotations and proposals and convert them into confirmed orders.
* Maintain a structured pipeline of leads and prospective projects. 3. Documentation & Reporting * Maintain customer and lead information in CRM/Excel.
* Prepare weekly sales pipeline reports.
* Track enquiries, site visits, proposals, quotations and conversions.
* Maintain records of project requirements and client preferences.
* Coordinate with management regarding sales targets, opportunities and challenges. Required Skills * Bachelor’s/Diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Fine Arts or related field.
* Strong knowledge of furniture, materials, finishes and interior design.
* Ability to understand space planning and furniture dimensions.
* Good knowledge of AutoCAD/SketchUp or similar design software.
* Ability to prepare basic presentations and mood boards.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Excellent client-handling and negotiation skills.
* Strong sales orientation and follow-up discipline.
* Ability to understand commercial aspects such as costing, quotations and margins.
* Good knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets. Preferred Qualities * Passion for luxury furniture and interior design.
* Strong aesthetic sense.
* Confident in meeting high-value clients.
* Comfortable communicating with architects and interior designers.
* Entrepreneurial and target-oriented mindset.
* Ability to balance design creativity with commercial thinking.
* Good interpersonal skills and professional appearance.
* Willingness to travel for client meetings and site visits. Compensation Salary: 15,000 – ₹20,000 per month, depending on experience and capability. Incentive: Performance-based sales incentive in addition to fixed salary.
Why Join House of Slate?* Opportunity to work with a growing premium bespoke furniture brand.
* Exposure to luxury residential and commercial projects.
* Direct interaction with architects, designers and premium clientele.
* Opportunity to combine creativity, design and business development.
* Performance-based career growth.
* Opportunity to play a key role in building the brand and expanding its client network.
Industry: Bespoke Luxury Furniture & Interior Solutions
Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type: Full-Time About House of Slate House of Slate is a bespoke luxury furniture brand specializing in premium solidwood furniture. We work closely with homeowners, architects, interior designers, and contractors to create distinctive, high-quality living spaces. We are looking for an Interior Designer & Business Development Executive who combines creative design ability with strong client-facing and sales skills. Key Responsibilities 1. Interior Design & Client Solutions * Meet clients and understand their lifestyle, functional requirements, preferences and budget.
* Develop furniture and interior concepts based on client requirements.
* Prepare space planning, furniture layouts, mood boards and basic design presentations.
* Create furniture concepts and recommend suitable materials, finishes, fabrics and detailing.
* Coordinate with the design and production teams to convert concepts into manufacturable products.
* Take site measurements and conduct site visits when required.
* Prepare quotations and design proposals in coordination with the commercial team.
* Ensure designs are aligned with House of Slate’s premium brand standards. 2. Business Development & Sales * Generate new business through direct client meetings, referrals, architects, interior designers, contractors and other professional networks.
* Develop and maintain relationships with architects and interior designers.
* Identify residential and commercial interior projects requiring customized furniture.
* Present House of Slate’s furniture collections, materials, finishes and customization capabilities to prospective clients.
* Conduct showroom and client presentations.
* Follow up on enquiries, quotations and proposals and convert them into confirmed orders.
* Maintain a structured pipeline of leads and prospective projects. 3. Documentation & Reporting * Maintain customer and lead information in CRM/Excel.
* Prepare weekly sales pipeline reports.
* Track enquiries, site visits, proposals, quotations and conversions.
* Maintain records of project requirements and client preferences.
* Coordinate with management regarding sales targets, opportunities and challenges. Required Skills * Bachelor’s/Diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Fine Arts or related field.
* Strong knowledge of furniture, materials, finishes and interior design.
* Ability to understand space planning and furniture dimensions.
* Good knowledge of AutoCAD/SketchUp or similar design software.
* Ability to prepare basic presentations and mood boards.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Excellent client-handling and negotiation skills.
* Strong sales orientation and follow-up discipline.
* Ability to understand commercial aspects such as costing, quotations and margins.
* Good knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets. Preferred Qualities * Passion for luxury furniture and interior design.
* Strong aesthetic sense.
* Confident in meeting high-value clients.
* Comfortable communicating with architects and interior designers.
* Entrepreneurial and target-oriented mindset.
* Ability to balance design creativity with commercial thinking.
* Good interpersonal skills and professional appearance.
* Willingness to travel for client meetings and site visits. Compensation Salary: 15,000 – ₹20,000 per month, depending on experience and capability. Incentive: Performance-based sales incentive in addition to fixed salary.
Why Join House of Slate?* Opportunity to work with a growing premium bespoke furniture brand.
* Exposure to luxury residential and commercial projects.
* Direct interaction with architects, designers and premium clientele.
* Opportunity to combine creativity, design and business development.
* Performance-based career growth.
* Opportunity to play a key role in building the brand and expanding its client network.