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Country Manager
Malaysia
As the Country Manager, you will lead and oversee the end-to-end operations of AI Associates in Malaysia, covering all key business functions including design, project management, client servicing, business development, human resources, and finance.
You will be accountable for driving strategic business growth, ensuring operational efficiency, sustaining profitability, and upholding the highest standards in service and design excellence.
To apply, submit your CV and portfolio (PDF version) to talent@ai-associates.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Your new company
AI Associates, a leading interior design and build consultancy specializing in commercial office interiors, is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our dynamic Singapore office. With a reputation for creating tailored and inspiring spaces, we deliver innovative solutions that align with client visions across the APAC region.
Your Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Business Expansion
- Formulate plans and strategies for the overall business, including brand positioning and identification of market opportunities to drive growth and increase profitability.
- Develop, implement, and share best practices in sales operations to improve salesforce effectiveness and productivity.
- Ensure sustainability of existing business and develop new revenue streams to support long-term strategic growth.
2. Operational & Project Excellence
- Ensure project management standards are up to industry expectations, securing competitive prices while ensuring contract margins meet company targets for all projects.
- In charge of execution of all AI projects on-site, ensuring quality delivery, timeliness, and adherence to budget.
- Ensure all projects are completed according to design specifications with high quality workmanship.
- Ensure successful completion and documentation of all projects, ensuring client satisfaction with AI’s service and deliverables.
- Monitor the design and costing of all projects during the design phase in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Ensure all authority submissions are made timely and in accordance with local
regulations.
3. Leadership & Internal Operations
- Responsible for supervising and managing all operations in KL including Company Operations, Projects, HR, Finance, Procurement, and Business Development sections.
- Ensure smooth cross-department coordination between Marketing, Design, Project, Procurement, and Finance teams from tendering to project completion.
- To build a cohesive, positive, and productive working environment.
- To provide counsel, coaching, and support to the Design Studio team and. promote excellence in project delivery and team management.
- Attend to any ad-hoc responsibilities assigned by the Group CEO.
4. Compliance, Reporting & Risk Management
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by enforcing SOPs and ensuring compliance with company policies and local laws.
- Submit monthly project status reports and forecasts to the management for review and alignment.
- Ensure all projects under your management are completed with zero defects within two weeks of Practical Completion.
What Is Required
- Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction, or Business-related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years’ working experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record in delivering corporate, commercial, or hospitality design projects.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage operations and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication and client servicing skills.
- Must be willing to travel as and when required.
- Familiarity with Malaysia’s construction and authority submission regulations.
- Bilingual or multilingual capabilities (Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin is an advantage).
- Strong negotiation and presentation abilities.
- Strategic thinker with solution-oriented leadership
What you need to do now
If you are driven, determined, and want to take the next step in your career, click ‘Send CV’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV and sample project portfolios of Commercial Office Space. Or you may email it to talent@ai-associates.com for a confidential discussion on your career. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Interior Design role.
Singapore
As a Business Development Director, you will be the driving force behind developing and executing sales strategies, building strong client relationships, and expanding our market presence.
Your expertise in client management, strategic planning, and industry knowledge will play a pivotal role in delivering impactful, client-centric solutions for multinational and local companies across Southeast Asia.
To apply, submit your CV (PDF version) to talent@ai-associates.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Read more about the role
Your new company
A well-renowned architectural interior design consulting firm that specializes in creating custom commercial, retail, hospitality, and residential spaces is currently seeking for a Business Development Director to be based in our Singapore office.
Your new role
As a Business Development Director, you will lead strategic efforts to expand our client base and market presence. You will drive sales strategies, cultivate lasting client relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver bespoke solutions. Your leadership will play a pivotal role in ensuring client satisfaction and achieving business growth for multinational and local companies across Southeast Asia.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sales plans to enhance market share and profitability, collaborating with the Managing Director to achieve sales targets and analyze financial performance.
- Ensure project management standards meet industry benchmarks, securing competitive pricing and maximizing contract margins.
- Grow and maintain the business portfolio by identifying new market opportunities and high-potential clients, while implementing effective sales strategies.
- Collaborate with interior designers, marketing teams, and contractors for resource needs, and prepare proposals and tender submissions.
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations.
What you’ll need to succeed
- 8+ years of experience in Business Development for Interior Design or Interior Architecture (Commercial Office Fit-Outs).
- Sales and target-driven, with expertise in client management and relationship building in a professional services context.
- Established network within the commercial office design sector.
- Strong communication skills; fluency in English and Mandarin is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Self-starter, adaptable, and able to thrive in dynamic environments.
What you need to do now
If you are driven, determined, and want to take the next step in your career, send an up-to-date copy of your resume and sample project portfolios of Commercial Office Space via email to talent@ai-associates.com for a confidential discussion on your career. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Business Development Director role.
Singapore
As a Business Development Manager, you will lead efforts to grow our portfolio, identify new market opportunities, and foster lasting relationships with clients.
Your expertise in client management and sales strategy will be instrumental in delivering tailored solutions that meet the needs of multinational and local companies across Southeast Asia.
To apply, submit your CV (PDF version) to talent@ai-associates.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Read more about the role
Your new company
A well-renowned architectural interior design consulting firm that specializes in creating custom commercial, retail, hospitality, and residential spaces is currently seeking for a Business Development Manager to be based in our Singapore office.
Your new role
As a Business Development Manager, you will spearhead initiatives to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities. You will nurture client relationships, manage the sales cycle, and work closely with design and delivery teams to meet client needs. Your contribution will be central to delivering client-centric solutions and driving growth across Southeast Asia.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Generate leads, maintain an updated cold call database, and follow up with prospective clients through emails, letters, and brochures.
- Secure appointments to present the AI portfolio and services and obtain invitations for RFPs and tenders.
- Gather client information and design briefs, disseminate relevant details to the team, and facilitate brainstorming sessions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project requirements.
- Prepare proposals, RFPs, and tender responses, ensuring timely submission and adherence to deadlines.
- Maintain effective communication with clients and team members, circulate meeting minutes and thank-you notes, and attend all project meetings from design brief to completion.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Proven experience of 3 to 4 years as a Business Development Manager in commercial office design.
- Strong track record of successfully building and maintaining industry relationships and networks.
- Solid background in sales, with skills in prospecting and cold calling.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Effective time management in budgeting, quantity surveying, and preparing and presenting quotations and tenders with in-house surveyors.
What you need to do now
If you are driven, determined, and want to take the next step in your career, send an up-to-date copy of your resume and sample project portfolios of Commercial Office Space via email to talent@ai-associates.com for a confidential discussion on your career. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Business Development Manager role.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
As a Business Development Director, you will be the driving force behind developing and executing sales strategies, building strong client relationships, and expanding our market presence.
Your expertise in client management, strategic planning, and industry knowledge will play a pivotal role in delivering impactful, client-centric solutions for multinational and local companies across Southeast Asia.
To apply, submit your CV (PDF version) to talent@ai-associates.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Read more about the role
Your new company
A well-renowned architectural interior design consulting firm that specializes in creating custom commercial, retail, hospitality, and residential spaces is currently seeking for a Business Development Director to be based in our Malaysia office.
Your new role
As a Business Development Director, you will lead strategic efforts to expand our client base and market presence. You will drive sales strategies, cultivate lasting client relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver bespoke solutions. Your leadership will play a pivotal role in ensuring client satisfaction and achieving business growth for multinational and local companies across Southeast Asia.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sales plans to enhance market share and profitability, collaborating with the Managing Director to achieve sales targets and analyze financial performance.
- Ensure project management standards meet industry benchmarks, securing competitive pricing and maximizing contract margins.
- Grow and maintain the business portfolio by identifying new market opportunities and high-potential clients, while implementing effective sales strategies.
- Collaborate with interior designers, marketing teams, and contractors for resource needs, and prepare proposals and tender submissions.
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations.
What you’ll need to succeed
- 8+ years of experience in Business Development for Interior Design or Interior Architecture (Commercial Office Fit-Outs).
- Sales and target-driven, with expertise in client management and relationship building in a professional services context.
- Established network within the commercial office design sector.
- Strong communication skills; fluency in English and Mandarin is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Self-starter, adaptable, and able to thrive in dynamic environments.
What you need to do now
If you are driven, determined, and want to take the next step in your career, send an up-to-date copy of your resume and sample project portfolios of Commercial Office Space via email to talent@ai-associates.com for a confidential discussion on your career. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Business Development Director role.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
As a Business Development Manager, you will lead efforts to grow our portfolio, identify new market opportunities, and foster lasting relationships with clients.
Your expertise in client management and sales strategy will be instrumental in delivering tailored solutions that meet the needs of multinational and local companies across Southeast Asia.
To apply, submit your CV (PDF version) to talent@ai-associates.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Read more about the role
Your new company
A well-renowned architectural interior design consulting firm that specializes in creating custom commercial, retail, hospitality, and residential spaces is currently seeking for a Business Development Manager to be based in our Malaysia office.
Your new role
As a Business Development Manager, you will spearhead initiatives to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities. You will nurture client relationships, manage the sales cycle, and work closely with design and delivery teams to meet client needs. Your contribution will be central to delivering client-centric solutions and driving growth across Southeast Asia.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Generate leads, maintain an updated cold call database, and follow up with prospective clients through emails, letters, and brochures.
- Secure appointments to present the AI portfolio and services and obtain invitations for RFPs and tenders.
- Gather client information and design briefs, disseminate relevant details to the team, and facilitate brainstorming sessions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project requirements.
- Prepare proposals, RFPs, and tender responses, ensuring timely submission and adherence to deadlines.
- Maintain effective communication with clients and team members, circulate meeting minutes and thank-you notes, and attend all project meetings from design brief to completion.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Proven experience of 3 to 4 years as a Business Development Manager in commercial office design.
- Strong track record of successfully building and maintaining industry relationships and networks.
- Solid background in sales, with skills in prospecting and cold calling.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Effective time management in budgeting, quantity surveying, and preparing and presenting quotations and tenders with in-house surveyors.
What you need to do now
If you are driven, determined, and want to take the next step in your career, send an up-to-date copy of your resume and sample project portfolios of Commercial Office Space via email to talent@ai-associates.com for a confidential discussion on your career. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Business Development Manager role.
