Business Development Manager

Precision Sales Recruiting•Austin, TX

1d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is a growing, design-driven luxury residential construction firm specializing in high-end remodels and custom homes. They are hiring a Business Development & Sales Leader to own and scale the front end of the revenue engine — from first contact through signed pre-construction or design agreements. This role blends relationship-based business development with consultative sales execution . In the near term, you will partner closely with ownership to advance and close opportunities. Over time, this role is expected to evolve into a true sales leader position , owning deals independently and helping build a scalable sales function. This is not a transactional sales role. Success requires patience, credibility, and the ability to guide affluent clients through complex, high-value decisions.

Requirements

5+ years of consultative sales experience in high-value residential construction, design-build, luxury remodeling, architecture, interior design, or luxury real estate
Comfort working with affluent, discerning clients and long sales cycles
Strong relationship-building and networking capability within the design/construction ecosystem
Confidence leading structured consultations and presenting complex proposals
High personal accountability and ownership mindset
Ability to balance creativity, professionalism, and disciplined execution
Create Clarity: Eliminate confusion, set expectations early, and communicate proactively
Own the Outcome: Take responsibility for results, not just activity
Respect the Team: Collaborate professionally with clients, partners, and internal teams
Elevate the Experience: Make every interaction polished, thoughtful, and trust-building

Nice To Haves

Design or construction fluency is strongly preferred, but sales mastery and credibility matter more than technical depth — technical expertise is supported internally.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong referral relationships with architects, interior designers, luxury realtors, and aligned industry partners
Actively network within the local luxury residential and design community
Position our client as a trusted design-build partner for high-end projects
Create consistent, high-quality touch points (calls, meetings, site visits, coffees, lunches, events)
Own the sales process from first contact through signed Design, Pre-Construction, and Construction Agreements
Lead qualification calls, consultations, and site visits
Clearly communicate process, scope, expectations, and value
Present proposals, handle objections, and move clients confidently toward commitment
Partner with ownership on select deals today, with full closing responsibility transitioning over time
Manage all inbound and outbound leads through HubSpot
Respond to 100% of inbound leads within 2 business hours
Professionally disqualify non-fit prospects early
Maintain a healthy pipeline of 3× annual revenue target
Ensure 100% CRM accuracy and timely reporting
Collaborate with estimating, design, and operations teams to develop accurate proposals
Ensure scopes, budgets, and documentation are complete prior to handoff
Maintain less than 5% variance between signed agreement and pre-construction estimates
Track KPIs, conversion rates, and forecasted revenue
Provide weekly pipeline reporting to leadership
Collaborate with ownership on pricing strategy, qualification standards, and messaging
As the company scales, help standardize sales practices and mentor future sales hires