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Business Development Associate
Sandow
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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At SANDOW, we know the key to being the best is to hire the best. We’re looking for passionate, driven, and committed talent to deliver exceptional performance.
Working for innovative, groundbreaking brands in an entrepreneurial environment requires a “do-what-it takes” mentality to get the job done. At SANDOW, there is always opportunity to shine and, in return, we reward stellar employees with competitive compensation, attractive perks, and the ability to take on new challenges - even if it’s outside your wheelhouse. If you’ve got the chops, we’ll take notice and provide the pathway to grow your career faster than you ever imagined possible.
Want to join us? Keep reading.
Overview:
Interior Design is seeking an enthusiastic and an articulate Business Development Associate, based out of the iconic Time & Life Building in Midtown Manhattan. This inside sales position will require prospecting new business leads, making phone introductions to the Interior Design brand, selling targeted programs, and scheduling appointments for regional sales representatives to discuss broader needs with prospective clients.
The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, have a confident and engaging phone presence, possess the tenacity to maintain a high level of phone activity, be persuasive and have the ability to “close”.
The Business Development Associate develops qualified leads with the goal of either selling a specific service or setting appointments with prospects for the sales team, depending on clearly defined objectives. This role is critical to developing new business and growing the market share of the brand.
Essential Responsibilities:
•Identify and qualify new prospects
•Sell specific, targeted programs per the direction of the Publisher of Interior Design
•Generate opportunities for new business by scheduling appointments for regional sales representatives with qualified leads
•Meet daily, weekly, and monthly performance goals
•Adjust outreach strategies to meet changing market and competitive conditions
•Maintain CRM database (prospects and clients) with notes and key data
•Track progress of leads, wins and losses
•Prepare weekly new business activity report for senior management
Experience:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in media (radio, print), fashion or design in either a sales assistant, inside sales, or customer service position.
• Experience interacting and working with clients in person and over the phone
• Sales and/or business development experience a plus.
Keys to Success:
•Exceptional telephone etiquette
•Excellent verbal and writing skills
•Passion for both design and sales
•Strong investigative skills to uncover new business opportunities
•Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time successfully in order to meet objectives
•Team player
•Must be proficient in MS Office and comfortable using an internal CRM system
About Interior Design:
Interior Design is the first place design professionals—from architects to interior designers to manufacturers—go for inspiration and ideas. The brand highlights the industry’s most groundbreaking projects, innovative new products and brilliant people through its striking magazine, robust digital presence (including an up-to-the-minute website, videos and a mobile app) and in-person experiences.