Business Development and Marketing Lead

Areen Design are looking for a Business Development & Marketing Lead to support the next stage of the company’s growth. As this is a newly created role for us, we are open to conversations with individuals who bring strong experience in Business Development, Marketing or a blend of both, and who are motivated to shape the role and its impact as the business evolves.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a key role in driving growth through:

• Business development, pipeline creation and client acquisition
• Bid leadership and coordination
• Strategic marketing, brand positioning and market presence

The role is weighted approximately as follows, but this may flex depending on individual strengths:

• Business Development – c.60%
• Bid Management – c.20%
• Marketing – c.20%

Success will be measured through pipeline strength, conversion, bid performance and overall contribution to growth.

We welcome applications from candidates who have previously worked in an Interior Design /Procurement Company with strengths in Business Development or Marketing, ideally with some exposure to both.

You may come from a background in:

• Business Development with strong client and pipeline responsibility
• Marketing with clear commercial impact and growth focus
• A hybrid BD / Marketing role
• Proven experience contributing to business growth
• Experience supporting or leading bids, proposals, or pitches
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
• Experience working within Architecture, Interior Design, Construction, or the Built Environment
• Direct responsibility for winning new business
• Marketing strategy or brand leadership experience
• CRM experience
• Adobe Creative Suite, PR, awards, or digital experience

This is an opportunity to help shape a new role, influence strategy and work closely with senior leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.