Premium Residential Design Sales Lead

Vitra; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Vitra seeks a skilled Business Developer in New York to grow our residential architecture and design network. You will drive opportunities, manage relationships and convert projects through a showroom-based role in a premium segment.

You will leverage an established network, negotiate proposals and collaborate with marketing, logistics and finance to deliver a superior client experience. This position offers competitive target compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Several years of business development, specification sales or account management in premium residential design.
• Established network of architects, interior designers and trade professionals.
• Proven ability to develop opportunities, influence specifications and close residential projects.
• Strong understanding of residential design and purchasing processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and consultative selling skills.
• Experience with proposals, pricing and negotiations.
• Fluent English and legal work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a residential BD strategy with architects, designers and trade partners.
• Generate new business via outreach, referrals, studio visits and events.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of projects using Salesforce.
• Advise design professionals on products, materials, finishes, configurations and applications.
• Prepare tailored proposals and quotes meeting creative and commercial requirements.
• Manage inquiries from showroom visitors, digital channels and referrals.
• Collaborate with marketing, logistics and finance for a seamless experience.
• Use the showroom for client consultations, presentations and relationship building.

Skills

Business development

Specification sales

Account management

Salesforce

Networking

Consultative selling

Communication

English fluency

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Vitra seeks a skilled Business Developer in New York to grow our residential architecture and design network. You will drive opportunities, manage relationships and convert projects through a showroom-based role in a premium segment.

You will leverage an established network, negotiate proposals and collaborate with marketing, logistics and finance to deliver a superior client experience. This position offers competitive target compensation and benefits.