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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