Business Development Manager - Hyderabad

Company Description Sternhagen is a German luxury brand specializing in high-end sanitary ware and bathroom fittings for customers around the world. With a focus on the bathroom as a space for relaxation and rejuvenation, the brand offers a comprehensive range of meticulously crafted products built with proprietary materials and advanced technologies. Its portfolio includes faucets, shower systems, bathtubs, vanities, basin mixers, and tiles that combine innovative engineering with timeless aesthetics. Sternhagen's mission is to create visually striking, artistically appealing bathroom suites that are instantly recognizable for their superior design. The brand's global presence serves homeowners, architects, and interior designers seeking sophisticated solutions from classic to contemporary styles.

Role Description The Business Development Manager – Hyderabad will drive sales growth and brand presence for Sternhagen within the regional market, focusing on luxury sanitary ware and bathroom solutions. This full-time, on-site role involves identifying and developing new business opportunities, managing relationships with key stakeholders such as architects, interior designers, developers, and premium retailers, and executing strategic sales plans. The role includes conducting market research, forecasting demand, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and ensuring high-quality customer service throughout the sales cycle. The Business Development Manager will collaborate with marketing and product teams to support promotions, product launches, and showroom events, while regularly tracking performance metrics and reporting on business outcomes. The position is based in Hyderabad and requires regular field visits, networking, and participation in industry events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably in luxury interiors, sanitary ware, building materials, or related sectors.
• Strong skills in relationship-building, networking, and stakeholder management with architects, interior designers, developers, and high-end retail partners.
• Ability in market analysis, opportunity identification, and strategic planning to expand regional presence and achieve sales targets.
• Competence in negotiation, presentation, and closing deals, with an emphasis on consultative selling and long-term partnerships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in local languages of Hyderabad/Telangana is an advantage.
• Comfort using CRM tools and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for pipeline management, reporting, and sales planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is a plus.
• Ability to work independently on-site, manage multiple accounts and projects, and travel within the region as required.
• Demonstrated interest in design, architecture, or luxury lifestyle products and an eye for aesthetics will be highly beneficial.

Skills Required
Ms Office, Excel, Powerpoint, CRM Tools, Word