Director of Business Development

VersaDesk

$90K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in business development or sales in the office furniture industry
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets
  • Strong knowledge of B2B sales cycles and commercial furniture markets
  • Experience working with manufacturers, dealers, or contract furniture companies
  • Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with teams
  • Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tracking tools

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities in commercial and contract furniture markets
  • Build and maintain relationships with dealers, designers, architects, and corporate clients
  • Develop and implement outreach strategies through cold calling and networking
  • Manage a strong sales pipeline, tracking opportunities and closing deals
  • Identify new verticals, regions, and customer segments for market expansion
  • Collaborate with marketing, operations, and product teams to meet client needs
  • Stay informed on industry trends and competitor positioning
  • Meet and exceed sales targets while ensuring profitability

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
  • Key role in driving company growth
  • Collaborative and results-driven work culture
  • Long-term career growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Company: VersaDesk

Industry: Manufacturing (Standing Desks) and DTC E-Commerce

The Role

As our Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business opportunities, expanding our market presence, and building long-term relationships within the office furniture industry. You will work closely with leadership, marketing, and operations to identify growth opportunities and execute revenue-generating strategies across commercial and B2B channels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Business development leadership: Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities across commercial, corporate, and contract furniture markets
  • Industry relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers, designers, architects, procurement teams, and corporate clients
  • Sales strategy execution: Develop and implement outreach strategies including cold calling, networking, and partnership development
  • Pipeline management: Maintain and manage a strong sales pipeline, track opportunities, and drive deals to close
  • Market expansion: Identify new verticals, regions, and customer segments for growth
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with marketing, operations, and product teams to align offerings with client needs
  • Competitive analysis: Stay informed on industry trends, competitor positioning, and market demands
  • Revenue performance: Meet and exceed sales targets while maintaining profitability

Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Hands-on, proactive self-starter who takes ownership of growth initiatives
  • Strong network within the office furniture, commercial interiors, or contract furniture industry
  • Proven closer with a track record of generating and converting leads into revenue
  • Strategic thinker who can both plan and execute effectively
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels
  • Growth-oriented mindset aligned with company expansion goals

Requirements
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in business development or sales within the office furniture industry
  • Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
  • Strong understanding of B2B sales cycles and commercial furniture markets
  • Experience working with manufacturers, dealers, or contract furniture companies
  • Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams
  • Experience with CRM systems and sales tracking tools

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
  • Opportunity to play a key role in company growth
  • Collaborative, results-driven work environment
  • Long-term career growth opportunities

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