Business development executive

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 Auto CAD/Sketch Up 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.