New Business Development Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a driven, relationship-focused New Business Development Manager to help us grow our presence with Architecture & Design firms, Corporate Real Estate partners, and other key market influencers. This role involves building relationships, identifying new project leads, expanding our network, and introducing new clients and partners to the value of wilsonbauhaus.

What You Will Do

You will spend your time connecting with decision-makers and influencers, learning about their business goals, uncovering opportunities, and positioning our team as a trusted resource in the commercial interiors industry. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships, identifying new business opportunities, generating leads, and introducing prospective clients and partners to the value of wilsonbauhaus.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The right person for this role is self-motivated, confident, curious, professional, and energized by building something. You will have the freedom to identify your own opportunities, develop your own network, and make a visible impact on the continued growth of our organization.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, business development, relationship management, or a similar client-facing role.
• Experience or working knowledge in the contract furniture, commercial real estate, architecture and design, commercial interiors, or related industry is strongly preferred.
• Ability to confidently build relationships with new contacts, decision-makers, influencers, clients, partners, and internal team members.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and comfortable taking ownership of results.
• Strong networking, prospecting, lead generation, and follow-up skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills for both in-person and virtual communication.
• Ability to think strategically, see the bigger picture, and identify opportunities that support business growth.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfort using CRM systems to track activity, maintain pipeline information, and support sales visibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant computer tools.
• Ability to understand customer needs, workplace trends, and business challenges in order to position solutions effectively.
• Comfort with numbers and a general understanding of the financial aspects of business opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate across Sales, Design, Marketing, Finance, and Project Management teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, market needs, and business opportunities.
• Professionalism, good judgment, and commitment to representing the wilsonbauhaus brand in alignment with our brand guidelines.
• A desire to learn, grow, stay current on industry trends, and participate in training, events, and professional development opportunities.
• Alignment with our core values: We-Minded, Elevated, Memorable, Innovative, Nice, Driven, Ethical, and Dedicated.