Growth & Account Strategy Associate

Standard Textile; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Textile is seeking a Business Development Associate to support the development and management of new sales opportunities across an assigned account portfolio. You will work under Corporate Account Managers and Directors to execute, follow up, and coordinate activities, while building product knowledge and account management skills for future growth.

This role covers all interior markets and provides a pathway toward an Account Manager role, with exposure to CRM tools and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–4 years in sales, business development, account management, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and internal sales tools.
• Willingness to learn interiors product portfolio.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate Account Managers and Directors in achieving revenue, margin, and retention goals.
• Contribute to account performance through execution, follow-up, and opportunity support.
• Identify and qualify incremental growth opportunities within existing accounts.
• Support pipeline development through research, lead capture, and upsell or cross-sell ideas.
• Assist in early discovery conversations with target customers under guidance.
• Build foundational knowledge of core interiors products, pricing, and solutions.
• Support large and small account relationships.
• Assist with customer requests, documentation, proposals, and issue resolution under guidance.
• Maintain CRM hygiene and assist with opportunity tracking, reporting, and forecast prep.
• Learn account planning fundamentals and account sales cycles.
• Demonstrate organization, follow-up, and professionalism.

Skills

CRM software

Account management

Sales support

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Standard Textile is seeking a Business Development Associate to support the development and management of new sales opportunities across an assigned account portfolio. You will work under Corporate Account Managers and Directors to execute, follow up, and coordinate activities, while building product knowledge and account management skills for future growth.

This role covers all interior markets and provides a pathway toward an Account Manager role, with exposure to CRM tools and