Company Description The Open Room is a pioneering studio where architecture intersects with education, combining design practice with edtech innovation. The team develops both built environments and learning ecosystems, challenging conventional boundaries between studio and classroom. Through architectural projects and immersive learning platforms, The Open Room reimagines how design is practiced, taught, and experienced.

The studio fosters an open environment where ideas, skills, and creativity can thrive, offering team members exposure to both cutting-edge design work and educational technology.

Role Description The Business Development Executive role is a full-time, on-site position based in the Greater Chennai Area. This role focuses on identifying and pursuing new business opportunities for The Open Room, including researching potential clients, qualifying leads, and building a strong pipeline across architecture and edtech segments.

The Business Development

Executive will conduct outreach via calls, emails, meetings, and presentations, nurture relationships with prospective and existing clients, and support negotiation and closing of deals. Daily tasks include collaborating with the leadership and design teams to align offerings with market needs, maintaining accurate records in CRM tools, preparing proposals and sales collateral, and tracking performance against business development targets.



The role involves representing the studio at events and networking opportunities to grow brand visibility and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

- Candidates should possess skills in Current Business Development and Lead Generation, with the ability to identify opportunities, build pipelines, and convert prospects into long-term clients.
- Candidates should possess skills related to Business and Account Management, including managing client relationships, understanding client needs, and supporting contract renewals and upselling.
- Candidates should possess strong Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication, presentation abilities, and effective stakeholder engagement.
- Candidates should have proficiency in basic sales and CRM tools, and be comfortable working with data to track leads, opportunities, and performance metrics.
- Relevant experience in business development, sales, or client-facing roles, ideally within architecture, design, education, or edtech sectors.
- Ability to work on-site in the Greater Chennai Area, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage time and priorities in a fast-evolving environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong problem-solving mindset, curiosity about the intersection of design and education, and willingness to learn and adapt.

📌 Business Development Executive (Chennai)
🏢 THE OPEN ROOM
📍 Chennai