Business Development Manager, A+D

Role Overview

This position will drive measurable sales growth by building high-value relationships within the Architecture + Design (A+D) community. The A+D Business Development Manager will strengthen brand and product awareness across the A+D community to build a strategic pipeline and influence product selection from concept through installation.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with priority A+D firms, identifying and qualifying projects, delivering high-impact learning opportunities, and tracking pipeline, specifications, and engagement activity to forecast and prioritize efforts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a proven success as a thought leader and networker, with exceptional presentation, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to influence and negotiate with authenticity and a collaborative spirit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, marketing, business, or related field, or equivalent industry experience
• 3+ years of experience in A+D account management, specification sales, manufacturer representation, dealership/design center, or related role
• Working knowledge of construction documents and specifications; ability to read drawings, details, and finish schedules
• Proven success as thought leader and networking (build vast network across)– presentations, communities, industry
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong customer service, team, and relationship orientation
• Self-motivated and self-directed learner
• Influence and negotiate with authenticity and a collaborative spirit
• Proficient in Microsoft Office365 applications (including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on skills and experience
• Comprehensive benefits packages