Company Description Leafspace is a design-focused company dedicated to transforming homes, offices, hospitality venues, retail spaces, and commercial environments by integrating nature, thoughtful design, and functionality. The team specializes in sustainable interior design, indoor plantscaping, outdoor landscaping, vertical gardens, and biophilic solutions that enhance aesthetics and well-being. Leafspace delivers customized projects ranging from modern office interiors to luxury residences and corporate green initiatives, ensuring each space reflects the client's vision. With a strong focus on creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship, the company creates elegant, functional, and environmentally conscious spaces that foster a deeper connection with nature.
Role Description The Business Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Kolkata, responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding Leafspace's client base across residential, commercial, and corporate segments. This position involves identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with architects, designers, corporate clients, and property developers, and managing the end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation to contract closure. The role includes preparing proposals and presentations, collaborating with the design and project teams to align client requirements with service offerings, and ensuring high-quality client experience throughout the engagement. The Business Development Manager will also track market trends, contribute to pricing and go-to-market strategies, represent Leafspace at industry events, and provide regular sales forecasts and performance reports to leadership.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably in interior design, real estate, architecture, landscaping, or related sectors.
- Strong skills in lead generation, client prospecting, pipeline management, and negotiation to close deals effectively.
- Ability to build and nurture long-term client relationships, with excellent stakeholder management and customer service capabilities.
- Competence in preparing proposals, presentations, and commercial offers, with solid analytical skills for pricing and revenue planning.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in local languages is an advantage.
- Comfort with on-site client meetings, property visits, and coordination with internal design and operations teams in Kolkata.
- Understanding of sustainable design, plantscaping, or biophilic concepts is beneficial, with curiosity to learn about Leafspace's service portfolio.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Design Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- Self-motivated, target-oriented approach with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and deliver results within deadlines.
- Familiarity with CRM tools, basic MS Office or Google Workspace skills, and comfort working with digital communication and documentation.
