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Singapore
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 and portfolio (PDF version) to talent@ai-associates.com.
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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.
Singapore
As a Business Development Executive, you will play a vital role in supporting sales activities, building strong client relationships, and contributing to our business growth. With your communication skills and passion for sales, you will help deliver outstanding, client-focused solutions for 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 Executive to be based in our Singapore office.
Your new role
As a Business Development Executive, you will be at the forefront of client engagement, supporting the sales team in building meaningful relationships and securing new business. You will work alongside experienced professionals, contributing to tailored solutions that resonate with multinational and local companies across Southeast Asia.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Acquire leads, update the cold call database, and follow up with emails, letters, and brochures.
- Secure appointments to present the AI portfolio and services and obtain invitations for RFPs and tenders.
- Collect client information and design briefs, and communicate project needs to the team for comprehensive understanding and response.
- Prepare proposals, RFPs, and tender responses, ensuring timely submission and adherence to deadlines.
- Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, attend all project meetings, and follow up with thank-you notes and meeting minutes.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Proven 2 to 3 years as a Business Development Executive with a robust network in commercial office design.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
- Solid background in sales, with experience in prospecting and cold calling.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, complemented by proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong time management skills and experience in preparing and presenting quotations and tenders in collaboration with in-house quantity surveyor.
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 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 Executive role.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
As a Creative Design Director, you will be the key figure in interpreting client briefs and turning them into creative solutions, delivering high-quality designs, overseeing design teams, and troubleshooting design problems. These will all translate towards you delivering a truly client-centric solution for multinational and local companies across Southeast Asia.
To apply submit your CV and portfolio (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 Creative Design Director to be based in our Kuala Lumpur office.
Reporting to the Group Managing Director in Singapore, you will work closely with the Design Director & Creative Director in Singapore to oversee design projects within AI KL office which includes managing resources and developing strategic design plans with projected timelines and budgets, within the Commercial Office Interior Design (ID) fit-out space.
Your new role
As a Creative Design Director, you will be the key figure in interpreting client briefs and turning them into creative solutions, delivering high-quality designs, overseeing design teams, and troubleshooting design problems. These will all translate towards you delivering a truly client-centric solution for multinational and local companies across Southeast Asia.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the creative vision and the standard of output (processes, design methodology, etc.) across team members. Must be able to prepare and write up for RFP / Tender design package and provide detailed design and solutions in technical drawings (AUTOCAD drafting).
- Pitch ideas confidently and present the creative vision (“sell” works) clearly to clients, as well as communicate in the same manner to members of the design team.
- Client presentations/ client meetings – Interpreting abstract business concepts and client briefs and turning them into creative ideas, including what specific design elements they may wish to incorporate.
- Responsible for Space planning, Conceptual design & Design Development for each project – Manage the design work progress/ schedules and design development elements for Interior Design works, MEP works, Architectural designs & Structural design.
- Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders, sub-contractors, make tenders for construction works and work with Project Manager on the design elements including synthesizing abstract ideas into concrete design implications.
- Manage and review on design team Tender/ Construction drawing package – collaborating and communicating closely with teams and other stakeholders via a distributed model to regularly deliver design solutions (e.g. drawings, onsite construction works, finishing materials – furniture, lighting, tiles, etc)
- Briefing & Liaison with Quantity Surveyor (QS) & Contractor on Design Costing and its detailed entity. Collaborate with the Project Manager (PM) to coordinate with scope of ID works (Design & Build, MEP works, FF&E, Material Supplies, etc)
- Coordinate inputs from Building Management, Architects or consultants to ensure compliance of regulation. And also obtain signed off for all drawings and its finishes.
- Perform site analysis checks as to understand the detailed client requirements and ensure that its quality design elements are met.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Work experience of at least 10 years specializing Interior Design or Interior Architecture (Commercial Office ID Fit-Out space). With a minimum of 5 years managerial or senior-level design experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Architecture and Design or any related field(s) that relates to the role
- Strong creativity skills and the vision to turn briefs into creative projects
- Strong communication skills to advocate for and present ideas to our clients
- Strong knowledge of AutoCad, SketchUp, Enscape, Photoshop, etc
- Possess LAM certification is an added advantage.
- Excellent leadership, organization and analytical skills.
What you’ll get in return
In return for your dedication and hard work, you’ll be rewarded with:
- Expanding your work scope and experience within the creative edge of interior design Commercial Office space
- Involvement and ownership of projects in a fast-growing company with huge clientele
- You will be offered a lucrative salary, excellent career progression and non-financial benefits.
What you need to do now
If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, click ‘Apply Now’ 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 Creative Design Director role.
