Bespoke Careers ยท 1 day ago
Director of Business Development & Showroom Operations
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expBespoke Careers is a premier luxury architecture and design firm located in New York, seeking a Director of Business Development & Showroom Operations to play a key role in their organization. The ideal candidate will drive business development, maintain relationships with industry professionals, and oversee showroom operations to ensure a world-class client experience.
ArchitectureGraphic DesignInterior Design
Responsibilities
Drive full-cycle business development, from identifying and qualifying high-value leads to closing deals and building long-term partnerships
Develop and maintain relationships with architects, designers, contractors, and other industry professionals to expand market presence
Represent luxury, system-based approach confidently to sophisticated clients and partners
Oversee day-to-day showroom operations, including staffing, scheduling, training, and maintaining operational workflows and standards
Ensure the showroom environment consistently reflects the brand and delivers a world-class client experience
Guide clients through design philosophy and product offerings with professionalism and discretion
Collaborate closely with internal teams across sales, design, and operations to support continuous improvement and innovation
Provide field feedback to inform product development and operational enhancements
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in sales, preferably within architecture, design, or high-end residential markets
Proven ability to build and manage a personal pipeline and close self-sourced deals
Strong operational leadership experience, including managing teams or showrooms
Excellent understanding of project timelines, resource planning, and operational workflows
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for interpreting financial data and invoices; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and strong written communication skills for drafting emails and reports
Confident, persuasive communicator with the ability to engage architects, designers, and creative professionals
Strategic thinker with a business mindset; comfortable overseeing high-level operations
Detail-oriented, highly accountable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a long-term growth mindset
Benefits
Commission Structure: Competitive, performance-based.
Hybrid schedule: 4 days in-office at the Brooklyn showroom, with flexibility for travel as needed.
Opportunity to work on prestigious, high-end residential projects and collaborate with leading design professionals.
Company
Bespoke Careers
Bespoke Careers Connects jobseekers and employers within architecture & design.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase