Business Development Manager – Luxury Interior Design

Bellevue, WA

A boutique interior design studio known for creating refined, globally inspired spaces is looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to help drive thoughtful growth. Based in Seattle, this small, creative team specializes in high-end residential projects and select commercial interiors that prioritize beauty, balance, and wellness. Their work is detail-driven and deeply personal—tailored to a discerning clientele.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in a small, design-driven environment—where collaboration is essential, roles are fluid, and every team member contributes meaningfully to the studio’s success. The ideal candidate is a strategic relationship builder with deep ties in luxury real estate, architecture, or luxury construction markets, and someone who will lead strategic growth for a well-established brand. If you bring both a deep local network and a proactive, independent approach to cultivating new relationships, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of a thriving interior design firm, let’s talk.

Responsibilities:

• Lead business development efforts with a focus on luxury residential and select boutique commercial clients.
• Build authentic relationships with real estate agents, developers, architects, builders, and like-minded creatives.
• Connect with art collectors, gallery owners, editors, and other cultural tastemakers who influence design decisions in the region.
• Identify and engage with potential clients—executives relocating to Seattle, well-traveled homeowners, high-end builders, and hospitality clients.
• Actively engage with Seattle’s art and design community—including photographers, editors, artisans, and gallery owners—as a natural extension of the brand’s presence in creative and cultural spaces.
• Collaborate with marketing to refine a results-driven sales strategy; contribute to marketing budget decisions and performance analytics.
• Serve as a brand ambassador, attending networking events and creating visibility with the right clientele and creative collaborators.
• Contribute ideas for content, events, and partnerships that bring the right kind of visibility to the firm.
• Monitor market trends and real estate movement in the Seattle region to align business development efforts with regional demand.
• Work in tandem with the design team and external marketing agency to ensure brand consistency and effective messaging.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in business development, sales, or relationship-building roles within luxury design, real estate, or construction.
• Deep knowledge of the Seattle-area market and strong existing network across the design and build community.
• Comfortable targeting multimillion-dollar residential builds, major renovations, and boutique commercial projects.
• Strong, existing relationships across design-adjacent industries—including architecture, construction, real estate, and ideally the local art and creative communities.
• Proven ability to generate new business and cultivate recurring, referral-based relationships in the luxury market.
• Ties to the local art, architecture, and culture scenes—you naturally move in these circles.
• Energetic, personable, and hands-on. You don’t mind rolling up your sleeves or stepping into a strategy session one minute and a client walk-through the next.
• Independent and entrepreneurial, yet collaborative with internal teams and external partners.
• Tech-savvy with working knowledge of CRM tools, sales tracking, and digital marketing insights.

Company Benefits:

• Paid time-off and holidays
• Travel Bonus
• 401k Safe Harbor

Compensation: $90,000 (DOE) salary + commissions, total expected annual compensation $130K - $140K