Senior Business Development Manager

About STUDIO BELLE

STUDIO BELLE is a premier luxury residential interior design firm located in Sydney, specialising in bespoke, elegant interiors for renovations and new buildings across the North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, Northern Beaches, and Inner Sydney. Our expertise covers luxury interior design, home renovation, furniture curation, and styling from concept to final delivery. We work exclusively with properties requiring an elevated luxury aesthetic and with clients who expect exceptional professionalism and service.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager possessing deep experience in sales, partnerships, and marketing/PR oversight. This pivotal leadership role involves spearheading new business development by establishing and nurturing relationships with architects, builders, buyers agents, and referral partners to transform leads into confirmed projects. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role is designed for a driven individual eager to contribute to and ascend within our leadership team as STUDIO BELLE expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new residential renovation and new-build project opportunities.
• Maintain and cultivate a robust sales pipeline from initial engagement to contract signing.
• Forge strategic partnerships with architects, builders, buyers agents, developers, and other channel partners.
• Represent STUDIO BELLE at industry events, networking sessions, and client meetings.
• Consult with potential clients on project scope and suitability prior to passing them to the design team.
• Keep CRM systems updated with accurate pipeline information and regularly report progress to the CEO.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director and design team to ensure seamless project handovers.
• Manage STUDIO BELLE’s marketing and PR agencies, ensuring alignment with growth objectives.
• Explore and act upon new market opportunities, partnerships, and growth avenues to drive rapid business expansion.
• Assume full accountability for sales, partnership development, and marketing/PR performance outcomes.

Candidate Profile

• Proven success in sales, partnerships, and marketing/PR management, especially within interior design, luxury retail, real estate, or hospitality sectors.
• Natural affinity for networking and relationship building, enjoying direct engagement with new contacts.
• Confident initiating conversations via phone, in-person visits, or networking settings.
• Commercially astute with a focus on ambitious target achievement.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to autonomously manage their sales pipeline and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities with sound judgement representing the brand professionally.
• Genuine enthusiasm for interior design and premium residential real estate projects.
• Committed to career growth aiming to secure a senior leadership role within the organisation.
• Experience or strong passion for accelerating business growth in a dynamic environment.

External Relations

This role holds direct responsibility for managing STUDIO BELLE’s marketing and PR agency partnerships, ensuring that external collaboration yields effective growth results.

Work Arrangement & Compensation

The position is full-time and primarily onsite at our Sydney studio with some hybrid flexibility. Remuneration will be competitive and based on experience.