Senior Business Development Specialist

Visual Comfort & Co.

• $110K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of sales experience in consultative sales environment
  • 3+ years' experience in custom home building products or lighting industry
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required
  • Proven track record of achieving sales goals
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of the sales process and leverage sales and marketing resources
  • Conduct 16 face-to-face sales calls per week to identify new opportunities
  • Communicate Visual Comfort's value proposition to influence client decisions
  • Network with architects, builders, and designers through trade associations
  • Manage existing customer relationships to ensure retention and growth
  • Utilize CRM for managing a priority-based schedule
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of Visual Comfort's products and services

Benefits

  • Work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule
  • Comprehensive training program with ongoing education
  • Competitive auto allowance and mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunities for career advancement
Full Job Description
As our organization continues its global expansion, we are seeking driven professionals with a proven track record of delivering exceptional client service and consistently meeting sales objectives across both lighting and systems product categories. This position focuses on finding new customers and expanding relationships with current ones, driving major sales growth. Key targets include residential builders, interior designers, architects, home technology integrators, and electrical contractors. Reporting to the Regional Director of Sales, this role works within a team to support customer acquisition, growth, and retention.

Visual Comfort Offers:

  • Work-Life Balance: This role meets with customers primarily Monday through Friday
  • Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
  • Compensation: Base salary with competitive monthly uncapped variable compensation.
  • Auto Allowance: Tax-free, competitive auto allowance plus mileage reimbursement.


How success is defined:

  • Lead all aspects of the sales process, while leveraging other sales, marketing and operational resources to assist in solution development or implementation.
  • Ability to access existing and new target customers; conducting 16 face-to-face sales calls per week
  • Capable of clearly communicating Visual Comfort's value proposition to positively influence customers
  • Network with architects, builders and designers through involvement in trade associations
  • Adept at managing existing customers to ensure retention and continued sales growth.
  • Uses proprietary CRM to manage a priority-based schedule with existing and target customers
  • Develop a strong knowledge of Visual Comfort's product offering, service value propositions, and operating systems
  • Capable of analyzing and interpreting data to drive decision making


What you will bring:

  • 5+ years of sales experience in consultative sales environment
  • 3+ years' experience in custom home building products, interior design, luxury home furnishings and/or lighting industry required
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required
  • Proven track record of cultivating relationships and achieving sales goals
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
  • Superior communication, presentation and organization skills
  • Passion for design and construction markets
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Independent, proactive and self-motivated person who will offer exceptional service to our customers
  • Ability to achieve results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experienced with CRM/ERP systems for client management and project tracking.
  • Ability to understand and adapt to complex distribution channels
  • Able to quickly develop rapport and credibility
  • Consistently represents Visual Comfort's brand values and commitment to service.


Compensation Range:$110, 000 - $120, 000 CAN base salary plus monthly commissions

Compensation is based on individual factors, including skill set, relevant experience, and work location

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

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