Business Development Manager - Luxury Design Industry
Crawford Thomas Recruiting, Chicago, IL, United States
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an energetic and results-oriented Business Development Manager. The role boasts variety, with a key focus on new business development and account management. In this role, you will cover a vast region and be completely field-based, at the premises of a Field Point-Of-Sales (Boutiques, Showroom partners, Shop-in-Shop). You will manage a large portfolio of products, services, and solutions and will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining long-term customer relationships.
Salary & Benefits
$80-90k base salary
Variable bonus opportunity OTE = $160k+
401k matching
Insurance Plans
PTO
Responsibilities
Develop new opportunities with architects, interior designers, personal trainers and any third party able to generate business opportunities
Develop a network with showroom partners and high-end furniture brands
Contribute to Sales Performance by achieving sales targets both at multi-segment (covering both B2C and B2B) and multi-channel level
Maintain good product knowledge and ensure an outstanding customer experience
Localize and sell solutions through partnerships and customizing solution packages to specific market needs
Working with the Marketing Department, define the local segment market strategy in terms of commercial campaigns, initiatives and events
Develop new customers and maintain relationships with the existing ones to generate new business opportunities
Qualifications
3-5 years’ experience as a sales account manager in a luxury retail environment, preferably in the design industry or working with luxury products
BA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Sales or a relevant field
Demonstrable ability to communicate and present to, as well as influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level
Selling aptitude with emphasis on business development
Ability to leverage networks by cultivating key relationships as well as knowledge of local marketing and media
Ability to acquire some expertise in Store operations applications
Entrepreneurial approach
Ability to create and cultivate a network
About The Company Our client is a world leader in the design and manufacture of fitness equipment and solutions for private homes, fitness clubs, hotels, spas, rehabilitation centers, corporate gyms, universities, professional sports facilities and more.
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Salary & Benefits
$80-90k base salary
Variable bonus opportunity OTE = $160k+
401k matching
Insurance Plans
PTO
Responsibilities
Develop new opportunities with architects, interior designers, personal trainers and any third party able to generate business opportunities
Develop a network with showroom partners and high-end furniture brands
Contribute to Sales Performance by achieving sales targets both at multi-segment (covering both B2C and B2B) and multi-channel level
Maintain good product knowledge and ensure an outstanding customer experience
Localize and sell solutions through partnerships and customizing solution packages to specific market needs
Working with the Marketing Department, define the local segment market strategy in terms of commercial campaigns, initiatives and events
Develop new customers and maintain relationships with the existing ones to generate new business opportunities
Qualifications
3-5 years’ experience as a sales account manager in a luxury retail environment, preferably in the design industry or working with luxury products
BA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Sales or a relevant field
Demonstrable ability to communicate and present to, as well as influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level
Selling aptitude with emphasis on business development
Ability to leverage networks by cultivating key relationships as well as knowledge of local marketing and media
Ability to acquire some expertise in Store operations applications
Entrepreneurial approach
Ability to create and cultivate a network
About The Company Our client is a world leader in the design and manufacture of fitness equipment and solutions for private homes, fitness clubs, hotels, spas, rehabilitation centers, corporate gyms, universities, professional sports facilities and more.
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