BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR — LUXURY INTERIOR DESIGN
Krista + Home | A Vesta Company
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Full-time | In-person with regional travel
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission
ABOUT KRISTA + HOME
Krista + Home is an award-winning luxury interior design studio based in Palm Beach Gardens. Led by nationally recognized designer Krista Watterworth Alterman, we create sophisticated, highly personalized residences for discerning homeowners, developers, and real estate professionals.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an accomplished, relationship-driven Business Development Director with interior design related experience to expand our presence throughout Palm Beach County and South Florida markets.
This is a revenue-generating position for someone who understands how to build trusted relationships within the luxury residential ecosystem. The successful candidate will develop new business through architects, custom homebuilders, real estate professionals, developers, wealth advisors, family offices, and other trusted sources serving high-net-worth clients.
The ideal candidate is polished, entrepreneurial, persistent, and comfortable representing a premium brand in sophisticated professional and social settings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute a strategic business-development plan focused on high-value residential design projects.
- Build relationships with luxury real estate brokers, architects, custom builders, developers, wealth advisors, family offices, and other referral partners.
- Identify and qualify prospective clients, projects, and strategic partnerships.
- Represent Krista + Home at industry events, professional gatherings, private events, and community functions.
- Conduct thoughtful outreach and follow-up with prospective clients and referral sources.
- Maintain an active and organized pipeline within the company’s CRM.
- Coordinate introductory meetings, studio presentations, and initial project discussions.
- Work closely with Krista and the senior leadership team to develop proposals and convert qualified opportunities into signed engagements.
- Ensure a smooth transition from business development to the design and project-management teams.
- Track activities, opportunities, conversion rates, projected revenue, and results.
- Help strengthen the firm’s visibility and reputation within the luxury residential market.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least five years of successful business-development, sales, or relationship-management experience.
- Established relationships within luxury real estate, interior design, architecture, residential construction, home furnishings, hospitality, private banking, wealth management, or a related field are strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to originate and close high-value, relationship-driven business.
- Strong understanding of the expectations and discretion required when working with affluent and high-net-worth clients.
- Excellent communication, presentation, networking, and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized and disciplined about prospecting, follow-up, and pipeline management.
- Comfortable using CRM and standard business-productivity platforms.
- Available to attend occasional evening events and travel throughout South Florida.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
THE RIGHT PERSON
You are a natural connector who develops genuine, lasting relationships. You understand that selling luxury design requires credibility, patience, discretion, and consistent follow-through. You are comfortable opening doors independently while collaborating closely with a creative and operational team.
You combine polish with persistence and know how to turn relationships into measurable business without compromising the integrity of the brand.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Krista + Home offers a competitive base salary, meaningful performance-based commission, and a benefits package appropriate to the position. Final compensation will reflect the candidate’s experience, relationships, and demonstrated ability to generate new business.
TO APPLY
Please submit your résumé along with a brief cover letter describing:
- Your experience generating high-value, relationship-driven business.
- Your familiarity with the South Florida luxury residential market.
- The professional relationships or referral channels you would pursue in this position.
Krista + Home (a division of Vesta) is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
