Business Development Manager | Russian Speaker

KATZ Interiors is a premier luxury interior design and architectural firm known for delivering bespoke and timeless designs in some of the world's most prestigious locations. Specializing in residential, retail, and hospitality projects, the firm offers end-to-end services from concept design to custom furniture creation and turn-key solutions. Founded in 2006, KATZ boasts over a decade of expertise in the luxury real estate sector, creating innovative and functional designs blending classic aesthetics with modern touches. With a diverse team of interior designers, architects, and project managers, KATZ is dedicated to achieving design excellence and exceeding client expectations. Notable projects span global destinations such as London, Paris, Monaco, Miami, and Dubai, among others.

The Role

As our Business Development Manager, your core mission is to win high-value interior design and fit-out contracts across Dubai. This is a sector-agnostic, multi-lingual growth role. You will build relationships with property developers, corporate clients, luxury homeowners, and brokers from all global backgrounds to fill our design pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Acquisition: Identify and secure new high-end residential, commercial, or hospitality interior design projects across Dubai.
• Lead Generation: Build a robust pipeline of incoming projects by networking with real estate brokers, developers, project managers, and asset owners.
• Client Pitching: Present our design portfolio, concept pitches, and commercial proposals confidently to diverse, multinational clients.
• Tender Management: Lead the commercial bidding process, coordinate with our creative design team, and negotiate contracts to closure.
• Market Mapping: Stay ahead of Dubai's real estate trends, newly handed-over communities, and commercial developments to spot early design opportunities.
• Relationship Management: Maintain deep industry relationships to ensure our studio is the top choice for upcoming renovations and fit-outs.

What We Are Looking For

• Dubai Market Expertise: Minimum 3+ years of proven business development experience specifically within the Dubai Interior Design, Fit-Out, or Architecture sectors.
• Established Network: A strong, existing network of local developers, real estate brokers, project management consultants (PMCs), or commercial real estate agents.
• Global Communicator: Professional fluency in English and Russian languages is mandatory. Multi-lingual skills are a massive advantage.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the interior design lifecycle, fit-out costs, and Dubai regulatory/approvals processes (DED, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, etc.).
• Core Traits: Exceptional presentation skills, a sophisticated aesthetic eye, and a proven track record of hitting sales targets.