Role & responsibilities
Lead Generation & Market Research
Identify potential clients, market sectors and project opportunities.
Conduct market research on industry trends, competitors and client needs.
Develop strategies to expand into residential, commercial, hospitality and other markets.
Client Relationship Management
Build and maintain relationships with clients, developers, contractors, consultants and industry partners.
Follow up on leads and schedule client meetings.
Act as the primary point of contact for new and prospective clients.
Proposal & Bid Development
Prepare proposals, RFP responses, presentations and marketing materials.
Coordinate with architects and design teams for project proposals.
Negotiate contracts and support deal closure.
Strategic Planning
Contribute to business development strategies and annual targets.
Identify current business opportunities, partnerships and collaborations.
Recommend new services based on market demand and client feedback.
Marketing & Branding
Coordinate with marketing teams on social media, websites, events and publications.
Attend industry events, exhibitions and networking activities.
Support project showcases and promotional activities.
Internal Coordination
Coordinate with design,



project management and leadership teams.
Ensure smooth transition from business development to project execution.
Maintain and update CRM records and lead status.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Maintain sales pipelines, forecasts and performance reports.
Track business development targets and conversion rates.
Provide regular updates to management on BD performance and progress.

Preferred candidate profile
Any Graduate.
Minimum 5 - 10 years of experience in Business Development / Sales.
Experience in Interior Design / Architecture / Fit-out / Construction / Real Estate preferred.
Solid experience in B2B client acquisition and business development.
Proven experience handling clients, developers, contractors and consultants.
Robust lead generation, networking and relationship management skills.
Experience in preparing proposals, RFPs and presentations.
Strong negotiation and deal-closing skills.
Good knowledge of CRM, sales pipeline and business reporting.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to achieve business development targets and work independently.

📌 Business Development Manager Chennai
🏢 Canis Talent Solutions
📍 Chennai