Company Description Saraswati Global Rugs is an Indian rug atelier rooted in generations of weaving expertise and a commitment to material integrity. The company works across hand knotted, hand tufted, and flat weave techniques to create rugs that balance cultural heritage with contemporary architectural requirements. Each rug is developed through careful material selection, iterative sampling, and close collaboration with artisan communities.

Saraswati Global

Rugs partners with architects, interior designers, and private clients to translate spatial concepts into tactile surfaces that quietly support and define interiors. The brand’s rugs are conceived as enduring foundational layers, designed to age gracefully and remain relevant over time.

Role Description The Business Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai. This role is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities with architects, interior designers, and private clients, as well as nurturing existing relationships to drive sustained sales growth. Daily tasks include prospecting and lead generation, conducting client meetings and presentations, preparing proposals and quotations, and managing the sales pipeline from initial contact to closing.

The Business Development

Manager collaborates closely with design and production teams to align client requirements with feasible product solutions, monitors market trends and competitor activity, and contributes to pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies.



The role also involves attending industry events, maintaining accurate sales reporting, and supporting brand visibility through targeted outreach and networking.

Qualifications

- Proven business development and B2B sales skills, with experience managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
- Strong relationship-building and client management capabilities, ideally with architects, interior designers, or luxury/home décor customers.
- Solid communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, including the ability to translate design and technical details into clear value propositions.
- Ability to conduct market research, analyze trends, and develop strategic plans to expand market presence and achieve sales targets.
- Comfort working closely with cross-functional teams such as design, production, and logistics to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- High level of self-organization, time management, and accountability, with the ability to work independently on-site in Mumbai.
- Prior experience in textiles, rugs, interior products, or premium/luxury goods is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Design Management, or a related field, or equivalent qualified experience.
- Proficiency with CRM tools and basic office software (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations) to manage pipeline and reporting.
- Willingness to travel for client meetings, site visits, trade shows, and industry events as needed.

📌 Business Development Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Saraswati Global Rugs
📍 Mumbai