Visual Comfort & Co.
Business Development Specialist
Visual Comfort & Co., Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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Visual Comfort & Co.
The Business Development Specialist is responsible for growing Visual Comfort’s business and achieving sales targets within their assigned market. This role will focus on identifying and partnering with new customers as well as cultivating our business with existing customers. It is a key sales position with responsibility for driving significant growth for the organization. Target customers include residential home builders, interior designers, architects, home technology integrators, and electrical contractors. Reporting to the Regional Director of Sales, they will work as part of a broader team to enable customer acquisition, growth, and retention.
Responsibilities:
Leads all aspects of the sales process, leveraging other sales, marketing, and operational resources to assist in solution development or implementation.
Conducts 16 face-to-face sales calls per week, accessing existing and target customers.
Effectively presents Visual Comfort’s value proposition to influence customers.
Networks with architects, builders, and designers through trade associations.
Manages existing customers to ensure retention and continued sales growth.
Uses proprietary CRM to manage a schedule with existing and target customers.
Develops strong knowledge of Visual Comfort’s products, services, and operating systems.
Analyzes and interprets data to support decision-making.
Requirements:
2+ years of sales experience in a consultative sales environment.
1+ years’ experience in custom home building products, interior design, luxury home furnishings, or lighting industry.
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred.
Proven ability to cultivate relationships and meet sales goals.
Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
Passion for design and construction markets.
Analytical and decision-making skills.
Independent, proactive, self-motivated, with excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; CRM experience preferred.
Quick rapport and credibility development skills.
We Offer:
Competitive base salary and commission structure.
Structured training program.
Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
Company-provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
401k match up to 4%.
Generous vacation policy, up to 14 days paid first year.
PTO and holiday closures.
Compensation Range: $60,000 base + monthly commissions.
Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, genetic information, or other protected status.
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Business Development Specialist
role at
Visual Comfort & Co.
The Business Development Specialist is responsible for growing Visual Comfort’s business and achieving sales targets within their assigned market. This role will focus on identifying and partnering with new customers as well as cultivating our business with existing customers. It is a key sales position with responsibility for driving significant growth for the organization. Target customers include residential home builders, interior designers, architects, home technology integrators, and electrical contractors. Reporting to the Regional Director of Sales, they will work as part of a broader team to enable customer acquisition, growth, and retention.
Responsibilities:
Leads all aspects of the sales process, leveraging other sales, marketing, and operational resources to assist in solution development or implementation.
Conducts 16 face-to-face sales calls per week, accessing existing and target customers.
Effectively presents Visual Comfort’s value proposition to influence customers.
Networks with architects, builders, and designers through trade associations.
Manages existing customers to ensure retention and continued sales growth.
Uses proprietary CRM to manage a schedule with existing and target customers.
Develops strong knowledge of Visual Comfort’s products, services, and operating systems.
Analyzes and interprets data to support decision-making.
Requirements:
2+ years of sales experience in a consultative sales environment.
1+ years’ experience in custom home building products, interior design, luxury home furnishings, or lighting industry.
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred.
Proven ability to cultivate relationships and meet sales goals.
Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
Passion for design and construction markets.
Analytical and decision-making skills.
Independent, proactive, self-motivated, with excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; CRM experience preferred.
Quick rapport and credibility development skills.
We Offer:
Competitive base salary and commission structure.
Structured training program.
Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
Company-provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
401k match up to 4%.
Generous vacation policy, up to 14 days paid first year.
PTO and holiday closures.
Compensation Range: $60,000 base + monthly commissions.
Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, genetic information, or other protected status.
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