Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Corporate Interior & Workplace Design
📍 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Full-time | On-site
About InStyle Design
InStyle Design is a design-and-build company delivering bespoke interior design, construction, and furniture supply for corporate offices and workplaces across Vietnam. We believe great workplaces start with listening. Every project we deliver is shaped by our clients' real concerns and built around efficient, human-centric, and sustainable spaces that make sense for their budget.
We are looking for a driven Business Development Manager to help us grow our client base and bring our approach to more organizations across the country.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, you will own the full sales cycle, from identifying new opportunities to closing contracts and building long-term client relationships. You will work closely with our design, project, and procurement teams to turn client needs into winning proposals.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and pursue new business opportunities with corporate clients, multinational companies, developers, property managers, and real estate agencies.
Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through networking, referrals, industry events, and direct outreach.
Meet clients to understand their workplace needs, business goals, budget, and timeline, then translate these into clear project briefs for the design team.
Lead the preparation of proposals, presentations, and quotations in coordination with design, QS, and project teams.
Negotiate commercial terms and close contracts that are profitable for the company and valuable for the client.
Develop long-term relationships with existing clients to secure repeat projects and referrals.
Track market trends, competitor activity, and emerging workplace concepts (hybrid work, wellbeing, sustainability certifications such as LEED/WELL) to sharpen our positioning.
Report on pipeline, forecasts, and sales performance to the Director on a regular basis.
Represent InStyle Design at industry events, trade shows, and business networks.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of business development or sales experience in interior fit-out, design-and-build, construction, furniture, or commercial real estate, with at least 2 years in a senior or managerial role.
A proven track record of winning corporate office or workplace projects.
An established network among corporate clients, landlords, developers, or property consultants in Vietnam is a strong advantage.
Good understanding of the fit-out process, from design and budgeting to construction and handover.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills in both English and Vietnamese.
Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working independently.
Interest in sustainable and human-centric design is a plus.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary plus attractive commission on closed projects.
Performance bonus and annual salary review.
Social, health, and unemployment insurance in line with Vietnamese Labor Law.
Additional benefits, e.g. private health insurance, company trip, laptop/phone allowance
A collaborative, flat team culture where your ideas directly shape the company's growth.
The opportunity to work on meaningful projects that improve how people work every day.
How to Apply
Click "Apply" on LinkedIn or send your CV to [protected info] with the subject line: "Application - Business Development Manager - [Your Name]".
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.