What You'll Do
This isn't just about selling design services it's about connecting people, and creating purpose and impact. As our Business Development & Sales Associate, you'll play a key role in turning meaningful conversations into projects that shape better spaces and stronger relationships. You'll:
- Oversee the full sales funnel from inquiry to project conversion ensuring a consistent, high-quality client experience
- Follow up with warm leads and referrals, customizing solutions that fit client goals and DEQA's values
- Identify new opportunities through outreach, site visits, and networking within our target markets
- Prepare proposals, costings, pitch presentations, and marketing strategies in collaboration with our Design and BD Teams, and collaborators
- Build and nurture relationships with clients, partners, and collaborators, especially in real estate and construction
- Research new markets and emerging trends to inform growth strategies and business directions
- Maintain organized documentation of costings, proposals, and follow-throughs to ensure clarity and accountability
- Experience in architecture, design, real estate, or construction industry is preferred but not required
What Success Looks Like
- Strong momentum in turning qualified leads into aligned, purpose-driven projects
- Well-organized pipeline with proactive follow-ups and relationship-building
- Clear, complete, and timely proposals and presentations
- Consistent contribution to revenue, growth, and client satisfaction goals
- Up-to-date, accurate documentation that supports informed business decisions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client relations (preferably in design/construction)
- Skilled in CRM systems, presentation tools, and digital communication
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; confident presenting to collaborators, decision-makers and executives
- Strong understanding of design and construction project lifecycles
Why You'll Thrive at DEQA
At DEQA Design Collaborative, we create purposeful spaces for conscious living and we live by our values:
- Design with Purpose You act with intention and make an impact.
- Empathic Accountability You support and challenge with compassion.
- Quest for Innovation You ask bold questions and explore new ideas.
- Align through Action You take ownership and move things forward.
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