Senior Executive

Purpose of the Role The Executive - Business Development BD will be instrumental in driving business growth by establishing and nurturing strategic relationships with influential architects in the building materials industry This role is ideal for a dynamic and results-oriented professional with 3-5 years of experience a solid understanding of architectural design and the construction industry and a proven track record of leveraging connections within the architect community to drive business growth Principal Accountabilities Build Maintain Relationships Develop and nurture strong long-term relationships with architects ensuring consistent and positive rapport with top industry architects and firms Cultivate and grow relationships with leading architects and firms in the industry ensuring their needs are consistently met through our products and services Strategic Business Development Act as the primary liaison between the company and architects ensuring mutual alignment on projects needs and services Drive business growth by identifying and pursuing new opportunities with architects and construction firms Networking Actively meet and connect with architects daily expanding your professional network to create new opportunities and partnerships within the architectural space Attend key events conferences and networking opportunities to strengthen relationships and enhance visibility within the industry Industry Insight Stay updated on industry trends innovations in building materials and emerging needs in architectural design Leverage this knowledge to provide valuable insights and solutions to architects and construction firms Sales Revenue Generation Secure new projects by cultivating relationships with architects and construction firms meeting sales targets and generating revenue Manage sales targets metrics and business performance to drive growth and achieve business objectives Negotiation Deal Closing Use your expertise to negotiate contracts manage project timelines and close business deals efficiently ensuring all parties are satisfied with the terms and outcomes Collaboration Collaborate with internal teams including marketing product development and customer support to ensure architects needs are met with top-tier solutions Foster cross-functional relationships to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction Regular Reporting Track and report on sales performance business achievements and relationship progress presenting results to senior leadership regularly Use data and feedback to refine business strategies and improve relationship-building efforts Qualifications Experience Required Education Graduate in any field preferably business marketing or a related discipline Experience 3-5 years of experience in business development or relationship management within the architecture construction or building materials industry Proven experience in building and maintaining high-level relationships with architects and key stakeholders Skills Required Communication Interpersonal Skills Exceptional ability to build and maintain relationships with architects clients and key stakeholders Sales Customer Relationship Management Strong understanding of sales principles and a track record in business development and relationship management Negotiation Skills Ability to negotiate effectively and close business deals while managing project timelines and client expectations Networking Business Acumen Expertise in expanding networks and generating sales opportunities meeting business targets and KPIs Industry Knowledge Deep understanding of the building materials industry and the architectural design process Professional Demeanor Charismatic persuasive and polished presentation skills with the ability to represent the company at industry events and conferences Personality Traits Charismatic and Persuasive With a flair to influence and inspire key decision-makers within the architecture and construction sectors Self-Motivated and Proactive Driven by passion energy and a strong desire to build and maintain valuable partnerships with architects Premium Mindset Able to work with elite architects and stakeholders understanding high-value customer relationships and delivering exceptional service Powered by Webbtree