NSW - Sydney CBD
Full Time
Your new company
The client is a well established Sydney based architecture and interior design practice that's been around for nearly 50 years. They specialise in workplace strategy and large scale corporate office fit-outs, working with ASX top-20 corporates, major financial services, legal firms and government.
The role is ideal for someone who brings the discipline of a sales professional with the credibility and language of a workplace design expert.
Your new role
Generate and convert new business opportunities across corporate office interior projects (typically 1,000–10,000 sqm)
Build and maintain a strong pipeline, targeting a minimum of four proposals/RFPs per week
Map the market for lease expiries, churn projects and upcoming workplace change events
Build and nurture relationships with tenant reps, property principals, corporate real estate leaders and end client decision makers (Property, Workplace, HR, C-suite)
Manage pipeline and reporting through the CRM system
Partner with the three directors to shape pitches, proposals and strategic client engagements
Attend weekly sales meetings and support directors in nurturing and delivering client projects
Represent the practice at industry events, networking functions and client engagements
Contribute to account farming strategies to grow existing key accounts
What you'll need to succeed
Proven business development and sales track record within corporate office interiors, workplace fitout, commercial furniture, or a directly adjacent industry,
Exposure to financial services, legal, or ASX top-tier corporate clients highly regarded.
Interior design or architecture qualification, with experience or exposure to projects in the 1,000–10,000 sqm range.
Strong network across tenant reps, property, or corporate real estate is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to generate and manage a healthy pipeline (minimum 4 proposals/RFPs per week)
What you'll get in return
Work alongside highly experienced directors in a genuinely collaborative, non hierarchical team
Access to world class projects and blue chip client relationships
A culture that values creativity, curiosity, mentoring and social impact
Clear pathway to grow within a design led practice that invests in its people
What you need to do now
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