Client Partnerships & Relationship Growth Lead

Client Partnerships & Relationship Growth Lead

Chennai | Hybrid

Chestnut Storeys

At Chestnut Storeys, our work has always grown through trust, long-term relationships, and thoughtful alignment not through selling.

As a design-led studio working on refined residential and commercial projects across India, we collaborate with clients who value quality, discretion, and long-term vision. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Client Partnerships & Relationship Growth Lead with deep exposure to luxury brands and leading interior design studios.

This is not a conventional sales or business development role.

It is a people-first, reputation-led role for someone who understands how luxury relationships are built through trust, taste, and credibility.

About the Role

Working closely with the Founder, you will represent Chestnut Storeys externally and take ownership of high-quality client relationships from first conversation through long-term association.

Your role will be to ensure that the right clients, brands, and partners align with the studio’s design philosophy and values.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a senior external representative of the studio

Build and manage relationships with HNI / UHNI clients, luxury brands, and premium partners

Handle high-level client conversations with discretion and confidence

Qualify opportunities based on alignment, intent, and design sensibility

Collaborate closely with the Founder on client strategy and positioning

Strengthen long-term relationships that lead to repeat projects and referrals

Represent the studio with professionalism in meetings, site visits, and industry interactions

Who We’re Looking For

You’re likely a great fit if you:

Have prior experience working with luxury brands or top-tier interior design / architecture studios

Understand premium client expectations and relationship management

Is polished, articulate, and confident in high-stakes conversations

Value long-term partnerships over transactional wins

Have strong intuition for people, aesthetics, and alignment

Bring maturity, discretion, and strategic thinking to your work

What Makes This Role Different

No cold calling or volume-driven targets

Founder-led, high-quality client interactions

A design-first, relationship-driven growth approach

Opportunity to influence how a luxury studio grows and positions itself

Location & Work Style

Chennai | Hybrid

Flexible structure with close collaboration with the Founder.

If this resonates with you or if you know someone from a luxury brand or leading interior design firm who would be a strong fit - we’d love to connect.