Business Development Manager – Interior Design & FF&E Sales

Cornerstone Management Solutions

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading management solutions provider is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales in the hospitality and retail sectors. This role involves building relationships with design professionals and managing end-to-end sales of vinyl-coated seating solutions. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in sales, networked within the industry, and possess technical knowledge of materials. This full-time position is based in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

3+ years in sales targeting commercial interiors or hospitality markets.
Technical fluency with vinyl/coated fabrics.
Established network with designers or procurement professionals.

Responsibilities

Identify and target new business opportunities.
Educate and influence designers on product benefits.
Manage end-to-end sales process.

Skills

Sales Representative

Relationship Building

Industry Knowledge

Self-starter

Job description

Business Development Manager – Interior Design & FF&E Sales

We are seeking a driven Sales Representative to expand our vinyl-coated seating solutions in the hospitality and fast-food / retail interiors sectors. This role focuses on building strong relationships with design professionals, FF&E buyers, and procurement leads to drive adoption of high-performance brands and materials.

Responsibilities

Identify and target new business opportunities in hospitality, QSR, hotel, and venue seating sectors.
Educate and influence designers and specifiers on product benefits: durability, stain/antimicrobial resistance, fire safety, and customizable aesthetics.
Manage end-to-end sales—from sample delivery to specification support to closing.
Collaborate with internal R&D and technical teams to tailor solutions.
Maintain accurate CRM tracking and deliver forecast reports.

Required

3+ years in sales targeting “specifying audiences” in commercial interiors, hospitality, or retail seating markets.
Technical fluency with vinyl/coated fabrics and related performance attributes.
Established network with designers, FF&E consultants, architects, or hospitality procurement professionals.
Self-starter able to manage remote territory and travel as needed.

Nice to Have

Experience in healthcare or transportation seating markets.
Familiarity with antimicrobial and flame-retardant fabrics.

Keywords

Sales Representative, Business Development, Remote Sales, Retail Seating, Hospitality Interiors, Fast Food Seating, QSR Design, Hotel FF&E, Commercial Interiors Sales, Designer Sales Rep, Specifier Sales, Vinyl Fabrics, Coated Fabrics, Performance Textiles, Antimicrobial Fabrics, Flame Retardant Fabrics, Healthcare Seating, Transportation Seating, Hospitality Procurement, Architectural Sales, Interior Design Sales, Hospitality FF&E Sales, Contract Furniture Sales, Seating Solutions.

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