Company Description IndianStory Studio is a design-focused practice that believes spaces should reflect the stories, identities, and aspirations of the people who inhabit them. The studio blends contemporary Indian aesthetics, combining modern and traditional elements rooted in Indian culture. Its work spans residential architecture and commercial interiors, with a strong emphasis on tailoring designs to client needs.

IndianStory Studio values experimentation and is continuously exploring recent ideas, materials, and approaches to create memorable environments.

Role Description The Business Development Manager at Ithisa Group for IndianStory Studio is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru. This role is responsible for identifying and cultivating new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with clients, and expanding the studio’s presence in residential and commercial design markets. Day-to-day tasks include prospecting and qualifying leads, conducting client meetings and presentations, preparing proposals, and collaborating with the design team to align client requirements with studio capabilities.

The Business Development

Manager will track market trends, manage a sales pipeline, negotiate contracts, and ensure a smooth handover from sales to project execution. The role also involves representing the studio at industry events, networking with potential partners,



and contributing to strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or client acquisition, ideally within architecture, interior design, real estate, or related creative industries.
- Strong relationship-building, stakeholder management, and client servicing skills, with the ability to understand client needs and articulate design-led solutions.
- Proficiency in lead generation, pipeline management, and basic sales forecasting, including the use of CRM tools and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to prepare compelling proposals, pitches, and business documents.
- Solid understanding of market research, competitive analysis, and branding or marketing concepts to support studio growth.
- Ability to work collaboratively with design and project teams, while managing time, priorities, and multiple opportunities simultaneously.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, Design Management, or a related field; advanced qualifications are an advantage.
- Comfort working in an on-site, client-facing environment in Bengaluru and willingness to travel locally for meetings and industry events.
- Curiosity about contemporary Indian design, an appreciation for storytelling through spaces, and openness to experimentation and new ideas.

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🏢 IndianStory Studio
📍 Bengaluru