Business Development Manager

Atmosphere Commercial Interiors; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading office furniture provider is seeking a Business Development Manager in Madison, Wisconsin. This role focuses on building relationships and identifying new business opportunities within the Corporate and Education sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, particularly within the education industry, and possess excellent communication skills. Key responsibilities include developing market strategies, presenting solutions, and engaging with clients to enhance their experience. The position offers benefits including medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2 years of general sales or business development experience.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships and strategic selling.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and digital selling tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships in the assigned market.
• Qualify and support the close of profitable business.
• Develop market strategies and tactics to gain recognition.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Problem-solving orientation

Ability to tailor message

Interpersonal skills

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Digital selling tools

Job description

Business Development Manager

Join to apply for the Business Development Manager role at Atmosphere Commercial Interiors—a strategic overlay within Omni Workspace that brings superior products and services to leading organizations across corporate, healthcare, education, hospitality, and sports industries.

Company Overview

Omni Workspace provides strategic oversight and resources to a portfolio of Steelcase and commercial facility services businesses that serve leading organizations. Omni’s distinctive brands—including Atmosphere, Emerald Blue, Meso, and Turnkey—serve organizations in many ways, all with a focus on delivering superior products and services. Each brand demonstrates market leadership in its category, united under the core principle of building long‑term business relationships.

Primary Function

The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying and building relationships in the assigned market that result in business opportunities. Qualify and support the close of profitable business with clients in assigned vertical markets of Corporate and Education, develop and present innovative office interiors solutions that support our purpose of enlightening organizations to the connection between people, purpose and place. Apply Atmosphere’s strategic selling philosophy to the selling process and consistently seek to provide the extraordinary client experience that is a cornerstone of our reputation. The primary purpose of the role is to leverage networks and relationship building to identify and qualify new business opportunities and successfully position Atmosphere for the win.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Attain, develop and execute a planned approach to targeting and successfully winning specific new accounts. Be constantly engaged in assigned vertical markets of Corporate and Education.
• Develop market strategies and tactics to gain recognition in the marketplace as well as win new clients.
• Direct the strategic opportunity pursuit: find, strategize, pitch, solve, win.
• Intentionally build up a network of relationships (present-term and long-term) that drive value and leads within vertical markets. Cultivate a strong partnership with Hon and other key vendors.
• Proactively present Atmosphere capabilities, products and services solutions.
• Active participant in the bid response for opportunities generated.
• Develop and execute to forecast (achieve annual opportunity and overall financial plan targets).
• Communicate completely and in a timely manner with account teams and clients regarding potential business.
• Participate in negotiation with prospective clients and vendors when appropriate.
• Research, identify, qualify & target potential clients & develop access strategy to initiate contact.
• Develop & maintain relationships at the 'C Suite' gaining an understanding of prospective customers' corporate culture and successfully communicating that to appropriate Atmosphere team members in support of winning business.
• Exercise creativity and independent judgment in developing and evaluating sales and marketing strategies to sell the broad portfolio of our products and capabilities within defined market.
• Develop and lead the sales strategy with regard to competitive environment, initial opportunity pursuit and territory development strategy.
• While this job description accurately represents the current primary duties of the role, functions may be adapted as necessary to meet business need.

Core Strengths / Attributes

• Communicates/Collaborates Effectively: Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, ability to tailor message across a variety of audiences, strong interpersonal skills; develops and maintains positive relationships internally and externally; strong team player.
• Demonstrates Accountability: Strong self discipline and motivation, shows initiative, takes responsibility for work and actions, high level of integrity.
• Strategizes and Problem Solves: Problem‑solving orientation, critical thinking skills, understanding of how work relates to the whole, generates new ideas that add value, ability to seek out appropriate information to make effective decisions.
• Continuous Learner: Self‑directed, learns and advances from experiences and feedback, stays informed of industry trends, products and applications.
• Execution Management: Works quickly to get things done; uses resources effectively; detail oriented and high level of accuracy; owns execution of tasks and demonstrates excellent follow through; drives for results and fosters a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrates Courage: Appropriately challenges and debates; creates positive tension to drive success; takes risks and champions new ideas.

Reporting / Working Relationships

• Internal: Collaborate with all departments to ensure smooth workflow and flawless execution.
• External: Engage with clients, vendors, network dealers, business partners, contractors and other industry professionals to maintain a positive working relationship and ensure flawless execution.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 4‑year college degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of general sales or business development experience.
• 2+ years of education industry related experience.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships and strategic selling.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and digital selling tools.

Desired Job Requirements

• Office furniture industry knowledge.
• Education industry experience.
• Business‑to‑business sales skills incorporating the use of a strategic selling process.
• Design knowledge/experience.
• Basic knowledge of CRM or other industry specific applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Atmosphere Commercial Interiors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)