Business Development Manager

Guildhall is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join a high-end architecture and design firm, specializing in luxury villas, penthouses, and bespoke residential projects across the UAE and internationally. This role is highly client-facing, focusing on building and nurturing relationships with high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and private clients to secure luxury residential projects in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals and private clients in the UAE
• Present the firm’s portfolio, design philosophy, and delivery approach to clients in person and virtually
• Identify and secure new B2C luxury residential opportunities
• Organise and conduct client presentations, site visits, and design showcases
• Track pipeline, leads, and opportunities, reporting progress to senior management
• Represent the firm at luxury real estate, interior design, and lifestyle events
• Work closely with leadership and design teams to promote the firm’s portfolio, design philosophy, and completed projects
• Contribute to content direction for Instagram, digital showcases, and client-facing materials (project highlights, visuals, case studies)
• Assist in developing marketing presentations, brochures, and pitch decks for client meetings
• Gather client and market feedback to support branding, positioning, and go-to-market strategies 

Requirements

• 5–10 years’ experience in B2C business development, client engagement, or sales, ideally within luxury residential, architecture, interior design, or real estate
• Track record in building relationships with HNWIs and private clients
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• Commercially savvy with the ability to translate relationships into secured projects
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, and organised
• Understanding of the UAE luxury residential market
• Fluent in English; other languages a plus but not required