Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Luxury Design & Build Business

Location: Mayfair (Hybrid) Salary: Ranging from £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience + commission (paid monthly). OTE £75,000 Contract: Full Time | Permanent Work schedule: On site/in the field, at the office with some flexibility to work from home.

GKR International have been exclusively retained to lead the search for a Business Development Manager to join my Valor Collective, a Luxury Design & Build Business in Central London. This is an opportunity to join a boutique consultancy delivering refined, design-led renovation and interiors projects across London.

Are you a commercially minded, creative thinking natural networker with a proven track record in sales and client relationship management? Have you worked in the luxury high end construction and build space?

We're looking for a confident, design-literate Business Development Manager with a strong commercial instinct and a passion for premium residential design. You’ll take a lead role in developing client relationships, converting opportunities for home renovations, interior services and materials and supporting early-stage project delivery—ideal for someone who’s ready to step into a more entrepreneurial, client-facing role.

What You'll Do

Develop and manage relationships with private clients, architects, agents, and design professionals

Qualify new business opportunities, lead site visits, and deliver compelling sales presentations

Prepare tailored proposals, track leads via CRM, and help coordinate early project deliverables

Support the design and project team by aligning client expectations with creative and technical input

Represent the studio at key industry events, maintaining a polished, design-first presence

You’ll Bring

5 + years’ experience in high-end interiors, residential renovation, or design-led sales

A proven ability to manage client pipelines, close deals, and communicate clearly with stakeholders

Strong contacts across the industry

A creative and keen eye for design

An intuitive understanding of construction, materials, finishes, and the luxury interiors process

Confidence using tools such as Adobe Suite, or CRM systems (HubSpot a plus)

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