Business Development Manager

Design Environments

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + performance-based incentive plan

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

A team-driven culture

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on the hospitality sector. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in hospitality sales and commercial development. Responsibilities include exceeding sales goals, managing client relationships, and collaborating with design teams. This role offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and the chance to shape a growing brand. If you are passionate about relationships and results, we want to meet you.

Qualifications

5+ years of hospitality sales experience.
5+ years of commercial development or interior design sales experience.
Proven success selling complex project-based services.
Experience in hospitality and/or commercial interior design industries.
Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Professional presence and polished communication style.
Experience in hospitality and/or commercial interior design industries.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
Strategic thinking, discovery skills, and negotiation expertise.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
Track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed personal and group sales goals.
Use CRM to track leads, opportunities, and wins.
Respond to client requests within 24 hours.
Understand client objectives and shape solutions.
Collaborate with design and operations teams.
Develop and strengthen relationships for growth.
Partner with project managers to ensure exceptional client experiences and continued engagement.
Keep clients informed with timely updates on progress and project milestones.
Represent the company at trade shows, networking events, and key industry gatherings.
Develop, strengthen, and expand relationships to drive growth across professional networks.
Leverage market intelligence to identify strategic opportunities and work with the Director of Business Development to implement strategy.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation expertise

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Time management

Travel readiness

Client needs analysis

Sales targets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Business Development Manager – Hospitality

About Us: Design Environments is a leading national commercial interior design firm that provides interior design, furniture, fixture, and equipment procurement, project management, and warehousing and installation services to its clients across the United States. Headquarters in Greensboro, NC, we have design studios and offices in Chicago, Boston, and Marietta, GA. We serve a diverse range of verticals, including hospitality, senior living, multi-family housing, single-family model homes, student housing and private clubs. At Design Environments, our mission is simple: To create inspiring spaces and seamlessly deliver a worry-free experience for every client.

What You’ll Do: We’re looking for a seasoned, relationship-first Business Development Manager who is passionate about the hospitality space and driven by results, connection, and opportunity. In this role, you’ll partner directly with hotel owners and developers, guiding them through the full journey—from initial concept and design to installation and project completion. You’ll be a trusted advisor, a connector, and a champion of delivering value as we continue to grow our footprint nationwide.

You Will:

Meet or exceed personal and group sales goals.
Use our CRM to track leads, opportunities, close probability, and wins.
Respond to client requests within 24 hours.
Understand client objectives and shape solutions to meet their needs.
Collaborate with design and operations teams to craft compelling proposals.
Provide the detail and clarity needed to complete RFQs effectively.
Partner with project managers to ensure exceptional client experiences and continued engagement.
Keep clients informed with timely updates on progress and project milestones.
Represent the company at trade shows, networking events, and key industry gatherings.
Develop, strengthen, and expand relationships to drive growth across professional networks.
Leverage market intelligence to identify strategic opportunities and work with the Director of Business Development to implement strategy.

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or related field
5+ years of hospitality sales experience
5+ years of commercial development or interior design sales experience
Proven success selling complex project-based services
Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Professional presence and polished communication style
Experience in hospitality and/or commercial interior design industries
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
Strategic thinking, discovery skills, and negotiation expertise
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Ability and willingness to travel as needed
Track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets

What’s In It For You:

Competitive base salary + performance-based incentive plan
Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) with company match
Opportunity to help shape an expanding national brand
A team-driven culture rooted in creativity, partnership, and growth

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Design Environments, collaboration isn’t a buzzword—it’s how we operate. You’ll join a team that values initiative, creativity, and people who take ownership. You’ll have the support of talented designers, project managers, and industry experts who are passionate about what they do and excited to build something meaningful together.

Ready To Build What’s Next In Hospitality?

If you’re driven by relationships, energized by opportunity, and inspired by great design—we want to meet you.

Apply today and help shape the spaces where people connect, travel, and experience the world.

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