Growth & Partnerships Executive - Commercial Interiors

Michael Kinder & Sons, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid vacation & wellness time

401(k) with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Unlimited earning potential

Career progression

Job summary

Innovate is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to drive growth in the commercial interiors and workplace solutions space. You will cultivate long-term client relationships, open doors with architects, designers, contractors, and developers, and collaborate with design and project teams to deliver compelling proposals.

The role emphasizes strategic outreach, market intelligence, and representing Innovate at industry events, with clear paths to senior leadership as the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Marketing or related field)
• 5+ years of business development or consultative sales experience (commercial interiors, construction, or related industries preferred)
• Proven ability to build and sustain long-term client relationships
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
• CRM experience and strong Microsoft 365 proficiency

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within commercial interiors, furniture, and workplace solutions
• Develop and execute strategic outreach plans to grow market presence and brand awareness
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities aligned with company growth goals
• Build long-term relationships with end users, architects, designers, contractors, and developer partners
• Act as a trusted advisor, understanding client needs and aligning them with Innovate’s services and solutions
• Collaborate with design, sales, and project teams to develop compelling, value-driven proposals
• Participate in client presentations, discovery meetings, and contract negotiations
• Track opportunities and activity in CRM systems to support forecasting and accountability
• Represent Innovate at networking events, industry functions, and community engagements
• Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions, proposals, and contracts
• Coordinate internally to ensure smooth handoff from sales to design and project execution teams

Skills

Business Development

Consultative Sales

Relationship Building

CRM experience

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Innovate is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to drive growth in the commercial interiors and workplace solutions space. You will cultivate long-term client relationships, open doors with architects, designers, contractors, and developers, and collaborate with design and project teams to deliver compelling proposals.

The role emphasizes strategic outreach, market intelligence, and representing Innovate at industry events, with clear paths to senior leadership as the company