Website:
theopenroom.in
Job details:
Company Description The Open Room is an architecture and education studio that merges design practice with edtech to build both spaces and learning ecosystems. The studio focuses on redefining how architecture is practiced, taught, and experienced by breaking down traditional boundaries between the studio and the classroom. Team members work on innovative architectural projects as well as immersive learning platforms, contributing to a blended environment of practice and pedagogy. The Open Room fosters an open culture where ideas, skills, and creativity are shared freely across disciplines. This setting offers professionals the opportunity to shape future design education while contributing to real-world architectural work.
Role Description The Business Development Executive is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Chennai Area. The person in this role will identify and pursue new business opportunities, build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline, and support revenue growth for both architectural services and learning products. Day-to-day responsibilities include prospecting and lead generation, conducting client outreach, managing proposals and presentations, and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential clients. The role involves coordinating with internal design and education teams to align offerings with client needs, tracking market trends in architecture and edtech, and maintaining accurate records in CRM or sales tracking tools. The Business Development Executive will also participate in networking events, follow up on inquiries, and contribute to strategic planning for market expansion.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong skills in New Business Development and Lead Generation, including prospecting, qualifying leads, and nurturing opportunities.
- Candidates should possess solid Business and Account Management skills to manage client relationships, negotiate terms, and support long-term partnerships.
- Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for client interactions, presentations, written proposals, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Candidates should have experience or interest in architecture, design, edtech, or related domains, with the ability to understand and articulate studio and learning offerings.
- Candidates should have strong organizational and analytical skills, familiarity with CRM or sales tools, and the ability to meet targets and deadlines.
- A bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, Design, or a related field is preferred, along with prior experience in business development or sales.
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