Architectural Sales / Design Sales Manager

About the Company

Avyukta Corporate Solutions is a design-and-build company specialising in commercial interiors, including offices, retail spaces, training centers, and corporate facilities. The company delivers end-to-end interior solutions from concept design and technical detailing to execution and project handover.

Role Overview

We are looking for a design-led sales professional who combines architectural or interior design expertise with strong sales ability.

This role will own the entire sales funnel, from lead qualification to final project closure, while working closely with design and execution teams to develop compelling proposals for commercial interior projects.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable engaging with clients, understanding spatial requirements, developing design proposals, preparing BOQs, and closing high-value interior projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Qualification & Funnel Management

·      Handle incoming leads from marketing, referrals, and business networks.

·      Conduct initial client discussions to understand project requirements.

·      Qualify opportunities based on scope, budget, and timelines.

·      Maintain and track the sales pipeline and opportunity stages.

2. Client Engagement & Consultative Selling

·      Conduct first discovery calls and client meetings.

·      Understand client requirements related to Office interiors, Retail fit-outs, Commercial spaces.

·      Translate business requirements into spatial and functional design solutions.

3. Proposal Development

·      Prepare design proposals and concept presentations.

·      Develop functional layouts and preliminary design ideas.

·      Prepare BOQs, cost estimates, and project proposals.

·      Coordinate with the design and technical team for detailed drawings.

4. Sales Conversion & Deal Closure

·      Present proposals and conduct client walkthroughs of design concepts.

·      Handle commercial discussions and negotiations.

·      Convert qualified leads into confirmed projects.

·      Ensure proper documentation for project onboarding and contract signing.

5. Coordination with Design & Execution Teams

·      Work closely with Architects, Interior designers, technical teams, Execution teams, marketing and business development teams

·      Ensure the client brief is accurately translated into design and costing.

6. Client Relationship Management

• Build long-term relationships with, corporate clients, Retail brands, Office developers, Business owners, Broker network etc.
• Drive repeat business and referrals.

Required Qualifications

• Either bachelor’s degree in architecture, Civil or Interior Design
• Or MBA in Sales and Business Development with domain experience of at least 3 years
• 3-5 years of experience in interior design, architecture, or design-led sales
• Experience working with commercial or office interiors is highly preferred

Key Skills Required

Design Skills

·      Space planning and functional layouts

·      Interior concept development

·      Understanding of materials and finishes

·      BOQ preparation and cost estimation

Sales Skills

·      Client relationship management

·      Negotiation and deal closing

·      Presentation and proposal skills

·      Pipeline management

Software Skills

·      AutoCAD

·      SketchUp / 3D tools (preferred)

·      Microsoft Excel (for BOQs)

·      PowerPoint (for client presentations)

Ideal Candidate Profile

·      Architect or interior designer who enjoys client interaction and sales

·      Or MBA who has domain experience.

·      Strong ability to translate design ideas into commercial proposals

·      Comfortable handling clients independently

·      Strong communication and presentation skills

·      Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership of sales targets

What Success Looks Like in This Role

·      Consistent conversion of inbound leads into projects

·      Ability to close commercial interior deals

·      Strong client satisfaction and repeat business

·      Efficient coordination between design, costing, and sales