Business Development Manager

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bespoke Careers - Melbourne Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Our client is a premium furniture brand known for delivering timeless, design-led pieces to the commercial architecture and design (A&D) industry. With a focus on quality craftsmanship, functionality, and aesthetic appeal, their products are trusted by leading architects and designers for workplace, hospitality, and residential projects.

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Business Development Manager to join their small, collaborative team. This is a part-time, flexible role ideal for someone with existing A&D relationships, a passion for furniture and interiors, and a drive to grow meaningful client connections.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and establish new relationships with architects, interior designers, and specifiers
  • Proactively maintain and grow existing A&D relationships through consistent engagement
  • Deliver in-person and virtual product presentations, with a focus on VIC and NSW (occasional interstate travel)
  • Respond to client requests including samples, pricing, technical information, and project support
  • Manage project pipelines and client activity using CRM tools
  • Follow up on outstanding quotes and project leads
  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth quoting, order fulfilment, and service delivery

Skills & Experience

  • Existing network across the A&D industry
  • Minimum 3 years in a similar role, ideally within the furniture, interiors, or design industry
  • Strong understanding of the A&D sector and the commercial project cycle
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and follow-through
  • Confident presenting to individuals and teams across various project stages
  • Self-motivated, professional, and able to work independently
  • Comfortable using CRM and sales tracking tools
  • Full driver's license preferred

Benefits & Culture

  • Part-time role (3 days/week) with flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity for growth in the business with future full-time opportunities.
  • Hybrid or remote working environment
  • Opportunity to represent a premium, design-led furniture brand
  • Small, supportive team
  • Direct engagement with the A&D community on meaningful design projects

​​​​​​​The role will suit someone who is looking for a part time role or looking at returning from a small break and get back into the industry.

REFERENCE LH 70186

If the above position appeals to you then please submit your CV to and we'll be in touch. (no more than 10mb PDF attachment)

Bespoke Careers is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to connecting jobseekers with employers in architecture and design. Set up by trained architects and designers with experience in practice - we really do understand our industry and care about the people who work within it. Established for over 10 years, we recruit for high-profile practices locally and internationally and have offices in London, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Austin.

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