11 Oct
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RK Dezign
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Mannuthy
11 Oct
RK Dezign
Mannuthy
We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Sales & Marketing Manager with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction and interior design industry.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, acquiring clients, developing sales strategies, building strong customer relationships, and achieving revenue targets for construction, interior design, renovation, and fit-out projects.
The candidate should have a robust understanding of the construction and interior design market, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a proven ability to convert leads into profitable projects.
The successful candidate will identify potential clients, develop business networks, conduct client meetings, prepare sales proposals, coordinate with design and project execution teams, and drive business growth through effective sales and marketing activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Sales & Business Development
- Identify and develop recent business opportunities in construction, interior design, renovation, and fit-out projects.
- Generate leads through direct sales, referrals, networking, online platforms, and market research.
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve monthly and annual revenue targets.
- Identify potential clients in residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, office, and corporate sectors.
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline and follow up on prospective customers.
- Convert qualified leads into confirmed projects and long-term business relationships.
- Explore new markets, customer segments, and business opportunities to expand the company's market presence.
2. Client Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Meet prospective clients to understand their construction, renovation, and interior design requirements.
- Conduct client visits, site visits, meetings, and project requirement discussions.
- Build and maintain relationships with property developers, builders, architects, consultants, contractors, business owners, and property investors.
- Understand client budgets, expectations, timelines, and project specifications.
- Maintain regular communication with existing and prospective clients.
- Ensure a professional customer experience throughout the sales process.
- Develop long-term relationships to generate repeat business and referrals.
3. Marketing Strategy & Brand Promotion
- Develop and execute marketing plans to promote the company's construction and interior design services.
- Conduct market research to identify competitors, customer preferences, pricing trends, and emerging opportunities.
- Promote the company's services through digital marketing, social media, networking, and direct marketing.
- Coordinate with digital marketing teams or external agencies for online campaigns and lead generation.
- Support the preparation of company profiles, project portfolios, brochures, presentations, and promotional materials.
- Identify suitable exhibitions, trade shows, industry events, and networking opportunities.
- Strengthen the company's brand visibility and reputation in the construction and interior design market.
4. Sales Presentations & Proposal Preparation
- Present the company's services, completed projects, design capabilities, and construction solutions to prospective clients.
- Coordinate with the design and estimation teams to prepare quotations, BOQs, proposals, and project estimates.
- Prepare commercial offers and sales presentations according to client requirements.
- Explain project scope, materials, specifications, estimated costs, and delivery timelines to clients.
- Follow up on quotations and proposals to improve conversion rates.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and commercial conditions within the company's approved policies.
- Coordinate contract discussions and support the finalization of project agreements.
5. Lead Generation & Follow-Up
- Maintain an organized database of prospects, clients, enquiries, and business opportunities.
- Follow up consistently with leads through telephone calls, email, WhatsApp, meetings, and other professional channels.
- Qualify leads based on project scope, budget, decision-making authority, and purchase timeline.
- Track lead status, quotations, negotiations, and project confirmations.
- Use CRM software or structured sales trackers to monitor the sales pipeline.
- Ensure timely responses to customer enquiries and marketing-generated leads.
- Analyze lost opportunities and implement strategies to improve sales performance.
6. Networking & Market Development
- Build professional relationships with architects, interior designers, builders, developers, real estate agents, consultants, and contractors.
- Develop referral networks and strategic partnerships to generate project enquiries.
- Identify upcoming construction projects, commercial developments, renovation opportunities, and interior fit-out requirements.
- Attend industry meetings, business networking events, and relevant exhibitions.
- Monitor competitor activities and recommend strategies to strengthen the company's competitive position.
- Develop opportunities with corporate clients, property owners, institutions, and commercial establishments.
7. Coordination with Internal Teams
- Coordinate with design, estimation, engineering, procurement, accounts, and project execution teams.
- Ensure client requirements are clearly communicated before proposals and commitments are finalized.
- Arrange site inspections and technical discussions with the relevant project teams.
- Follow up on project approvals, quotations, advance payments, and contract documentation.
- Maintain coordination between the sales team and project execution team during client handover.
- Avoid unrealistic commitments regarding project costs, specifications, and completion schedules.
8. Sales Performance & Reporting
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
- Prepare regular reports on leads generated, client meetings, quotations submitted, projects won, and revenue achieved.
- Monitor lead conversion rates, sales pipeline value, and expected project closures.
- Maintain accurate records of client communications, negotiations, and sales activities.
- Provide periodic market feedback and sales forecasts to senior management.
- Identify challenges affecting sales performance and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor customer satisfaction, repeat business, and referral opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in sales, marketing, or business development.
- Proven experience in the construction, interior design, interior fit-out, renovation, or building materials industry.
- Demonstrated ability to generate leads, acquire clients, negotiate contracts, and close sales.
- Experience in handling residential and commercial construction or interior design projects is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of the local construction market, customer requirements, and competitor activities.
- Experience in preparing sales proposals, quotations, presentations, and commercial offers.
- A degree or diploma in Marketing, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Interior Design, or a related discipline is preferred.
- A proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing long-term client relationships.
Required Skills
- Sales strategy and business development
- Lead generation and client acquisition
- Construction and interior design market knowledge
- Client relationship management
- Sales negotiation and deal closure
- Communication and presentation skills
- Networking and partnership development
- Market research and competitor analysis
- Quotation and proposal coordination
- Sales pipeline and CRM management
- Digital marketing awareness and lead generation
- Target achievement and revenue growth
- Reporting, forecasting, and analytical skills
- Time management and problem-solving
- Team coordination and professional follow-up
Software & Technical Skills
- Microsoft Excel for sales tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
- Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for proposals and presentations.
- CRM software for lead management and customer relationship tracking.
- Familiarity with digital marketing platforms, social media, and online lead-generation channels.
- Basic understanding of AutoCAD drawings, interior design layouts, BOQs, construction materials, and project costing will be an advantage.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be evaluated based on:
- Achievement of monthly and annual sales targets.
- Number and quality of qualified leads generated.
- Number of new clients acquired.
- Value of confirmed construction and interior design projects.
- Lead-to-client conversion rate.
- Number of quotations submitted and contracts secured.
- Growth in the company's customer base and market presence.
- Repeat business and client referral generation.
- Accuracy of sales forecasts and reporting.
- Client satisfaction and professional relationship management.
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should be proactive, confident, commercially focused, and capable of independently developing new business opportunities. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, a strong client network, and the ability to identify customer needs, present suitable solutions, negotiate effectively, and convert enquiries into profitable projects.
Candidates with an established network among builders, architects, property developers, corporate clients, and commercial property owners will have an added advantage.
Salary & Benefits
- Monthly salary: ₹30,000 – ₹50,000, depending on experience and suitability.
- Performance-based incentives or sales commissions, subject to company policy.
- Opportunities for career growth and career development.
- Other benefits as per company policy.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated CV, highlighting relevant sales and marketing experience, construction and interior design projects secured, key clients handled, sales achievements, and expected salary.
Candidates should clearly mention their total years of experience and their experience in generating and closing construction or interior design projects.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Advantages:
- Paid sick time
Experience:
- Marketing: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Sales & Marketing – Construction & Interior Design (Mannuthy)
🏢 RK Dezign
📍 Mannuthy