We''re looking for a confident, proactive, and highly motivated Business Development Manager to join our ambitious and fast-paced architectural design practice based in London. This isn''t a traditional sales role - it''s about building meaningful relationships and driving growth through strategic networking, lead generation and relationship management. Ideally, you''ll have a background in the design, architecture or engineering sectors and a natural ability to connect with people. You''ll thrive on meeting new contacts, representing the business at events, and identifying fresh opportunities. From attending industry gatherings and hosting breakfast meetings to maintaining their CRM and contributing to marketing efforts, you''ll be a key player in shaping how they grow. The responsibilities include: Develop new and existing relationships with interior designers, architects, developers, retailers and end users to ensure a buoyant pipeline of work. Provide an initial point of contact for clients and identifying new clients via networking, LinkedIn, e-marketing and cold calling. Identify and attend networking opportunities, particularly those where interior designers and architects will be attending. Manage and update customer relationship software Assist with all marketing material including portfolios, brochures, press releases etc Develop professional relationships with clients throughout the entire process, assisting with project management where required Represent the ..... full job details .....