Overview

We are looking for an experienced and well-connected Sales Manager to drive business growth for Design First, a luxury interior design and build firm. The role involves developing strong relationships with property brokers, real estate consultants, channel partners and HNI/UHNI clients to generate qualified business opportunities and secure high-value residential interior design and build projects.

The ideal candidate should have an established network in the luxury real estate ecosystem, a strong track record in business development and the ability to independently generate leads, build partnerships and drive sales closures.

What would you be required to do?

- Develop business opportunities for Design First through broker networks, channel partners, real estate consultants, architects and direct client relationships.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with property brokers and key stakeholders in the luxury residential real estate market.
- Identify and acquire HNI and UHNI clients looking for luxury interior design and build solutions.
- Conduct regular meetings with brokers, prospective clients and industry professionals to generate qualified business leads.
- Establish strategic referral partnerships to create a consistent pipeline of residential interior design projects.
- Understand client requirements, budgets and design expectations and coordinate with internal teams to take projects forward.
- Present Design First's design philosophy, services and end-to-end design and build capabilities to prospective clients.
- Drive commercial discussions, negotiations and business closures.
- Maintain a structured database of brokers, prospects, referrals, meetings and sales opportunities.
- Track market developments and identify new avenues to strengthen Design First's market presence.

What skills we are looking for?

Qualification

- MBA or a relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or a related field.




- Relevant industry certifications or professional development in sales and business development will be an added advantage.

Experience

- 15+ years of experience in Sales, Business Development or Relationship Management.
- Experience in luxury real estate, luxury residential interiors, interior design and build, or high-end residential sales preferred.
- Proven experience in generating business through broker networks, channel partnerships and referrals.
- Established relationships with property brokers, real estate consultants, developers, architects and HNI/UHNI clientele.
- Demonstrated track record of handling high-value clients, commercial negotiations and business closures.

Skills

- Strong business development and client acquisition capabilities.
- Excellent networking and relationship management skills.
- Strong understanding of the luxury residential real estate market.
- Ability to develop and manage broker and channel partner networks.
- Excellent negotiation, sales pitching and presentation skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and business development strategy.
- Ability to identify opportunities, build a sales pipeline and convert leads into business.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Personality - What this Role requires

- Confident, articulate and presentable.
- Solid relationship builder with the ability to connect with HNI/UHNI clients and industry professionals.
- Self-driven, proactive and target-oriented.
- Persuasive and commercially astute.
- Professional, well-connected and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Takes ownership and demonstrates accountability for business results.
- Persistent,



adaptable and solution-oriented.

Job Location: Marine Drive Head Office: Marine Drive, South Mumbai

Operational Office: Kanjurmarg, Central Mumbai

Who are we?

Design First delivers personalized luxury interior and furniture design to India’s discerning homeowners and corporates. Led by prolific, seasoned luxury brand builders, internationally trained designers, world-class professionals and passionate, steadfast teams of turnkey project execution specialists. We seek excellence in design and are committed to bringing back trust and excitement in the design process.

To know more about us, visit www.designfirst.co.in and https://instagram.com/designfirstofficial

We are a lean team of high performing go-getters who take ownership of their roles in the organization. Debates and discussions are an important part of our culture, and we encourage people to bring unique perspectives to the conversations. Most importantly, we love solving problems.

If you think you’re cut out from a similar cloth, we’d encourage you to apply for this role.

Work Timings:

· Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

· Saturday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Half Day)

Pay: ₹1,800,000.00 - ₹2,800,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):
- How many years of relevant experience do you have?
- Which industries have you worked in?
- What is your current annual salary?
- How much annual salary are you expecting?
- Notice Period?
- What is your current location?
- Are you comfortable with the Marine Drive, Mumbai office timings (Mon–Fri: 9:30 AM–6:30 PM; Sat: 09:30 AM–3:30 PM)?
- Do you have an established network of property brokers, channel partners and real estate consultants dealing in luxury residential properties?
- Have you independently generated and closed business through broker referrals, channel partnerships or direct HNI/UHNI client acquisition?

Work Location: In person

📌 Sales Manager (Marine Drive)
🏢 Design First Official Private
📍 Marine Drive