A&D Brand & Market Development Manager – Europe

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Full-time (36–40 hours/week)

Start date: June 1, 2026 (or earlier)

About Grès et Delibaşı

Grès et Delibaşı is a design-led specialist agency supporting international premium and luxury brands in entering and scaling within Europe. We develop market entry and growth strategies while supporting operational setup, marketing, and execution.

Working across interior and exterior products for the home, hospitality, and office sectors, we operate at the intersection of design, commercial strategy, and market development—collaborating closely with Architects, Interior Designers, Hospitality Groups, and Leading Retailers.

The Role

The A&D Brand & Market Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth through structured business development, relationship management, and project conversion within the Architecture & Design (A&D) and retail ecosystem. You will own the commercial pipeline, contribute to brand positioning, and play a key role in converting opportunities into specifications and orders.

Scope

Geography: Europe

Portfolio: Premium & Luxury Furniture and Lighting Brands

Stakeholders: Architects, Interior Designers, Hospitality Groups, Developers, Procurement Agents, Contract Dealers, Retailers, and Internal Teams

Key Responsibilities

Market Development & Pipeline Ownership

Build and manage a qualified pipeline
Identify and prioritize high-value opportunities for clients
Track opportunities from lead to conversion

Business Development

Generate new opportunities through outreach and networking
Build relationships with key decision-makers
Maintain consistent follow-up

Brand Representation & Positioning

Represent multiple brands clearly and consistently
Translate brand positioning into project applications
Provide market feedback on positioning and pricing

Specification & Project Conversion

Support projects from early engagement to order
Collaborate with clients on product selection
Coordinate with internal teams for delivery

CRM, Forecasting & Reporting

Maintain CRM (Pipedrive)
Provide pipeline visibility and forecasting
Track performance against targets

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Project and Marketing teams
Align commercial activity with execution and campaigns

Requirements

3–6 years’ experience in furniture, lighting, interiors, or design-led commercial roles
Proven experience working with architects and interior designers
Experience in premium/luxury segments preferred
Exposure to European or multi-market environments is a plus
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Commercial mindset with structured pipeline management
High level of organisation and ability to manage multiple markets and brands
Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus

What we are looking for

Entrepreneurial, proactive mindset
Strong ownership and accountability
Solutions-oriented thinking
Ability to work independently in a lean, high-performance environment
High level of professionalism and client-facing presence

Success Metrics

Revenue contribution
Pipeline value and conversion rate
Volume of project specifications
Growth of A&D and retail network
CRM accuracy and reporting consistency

Important

Please note that only candidates with a valid EU passport or an existing work/residency permit for the Netherlands will be considered. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Compensation and Growth

This role is designed for an ambitious mid-level professional ready to take on significant commercial responsibility and grow into a senior leadership position. It offers strong exposure to international markets and direct brand responsibility, with clear progression based on performance.

Apply

Send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your experience and motivation to:

careers@gresetdelibasi.com

Grès et Delibaṣı

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A&D Brand and Market Development Manager – Europe