Business Development Manager / Key Account Manager in Beijing
About the company:
A one-stop solution providing a full range of retail design and marketing services. 5 Star Plus Retail Design is an international commercial interior architecture and design company with a strong presence in China and Europe. Our services include branded design & architecture solutions for retail stores, restaurants, franchise chains, and pop-up stores. We also create concepts for exhibition stands, country pavilions and events, develop visual identity and graphic design packages, and offer consulting and project management services.
Contact us at office@5starplusdesign.com for more information.
Learn more about us at www.5starplusdesign.com
5 Star Plus Retail Design is looking for a:
Business Development Manager / Key Account Manager in Beijing
Contract-based / Part-time
To take care of our existing international and Chinese clients in Beijing, conduct project management and develop new clients and projects for 5 Star Plus.
Main responsibilities:
– Represent 5 Star Plus in all matters in the Beijing Market
– Meet existing and potential clients of 5 Star Plus to gather project information and requirements
– Prepare reports and send all information about potential projects to the headquarters in Vienna
– Establish trust and long-term relationships with existing clients, potential clients, chambers of commerce and embassies in Beijing
– For existing design and marketing projects, conduct project management, including regular client meetings, site visits, coordination with construction teams and vendors, andmanagement of those projects to be completed on time, budget, and quality.
– Visit potential project locations and construction sites as required for projects
– Conduct proactive and independent business development by attending chamber and embassy events, retail and luxury industry events, cultural events to increase our brand awareness and generate leads
– Regularly visit clients
– Strong focus on the development of leads and driving sales
– Prepare quotations
– Drive the development of the Beijing market
– Client communication and client presentations
– Support the marketing, design and retail operations departments
– Act as liaison between the clients, the headquarters in Vienna, the Shanghai office, and third parties
Qualifications:
– Fluent in English and Chinese
– Several years of work experience for an international service company; proven track record in business development and project management is a must
– Experience in retail design, luxury or the interior design sector is preferred
– University degree in business, marketing, project management or a similar discipline
– Proficient skills in office software, especially Excel, Powerpoint and Word
– Good understanding of the retail and luxury market as well as of marketing, design and construction projects is preferred
– Basic or intermediate design skills and knowledge of design software are an added benefit
– Excellent in analyzing data, reading, and preparation of reports
– Extroverted personality, enjoying communication with people on different levels
– Enjoys attending different kinds of events
– Very target-oriented, clear and concise communication, high achiever personality
– Good time management skills
– Strong perception of quality and details
– Very trustworthy personality
– Able to work independently, responsibly, and with tight timelines
– Able to work based on flexible work time
– Strives for continuous learning and personal growth
If you have the above-mentioned skills and are interested in joining us, please send your application including a cover letter and photo to hr@5starplusdesign.com.
