Office Images, Inc. · 16 hours ago
Business Development Associate
Douron Owings Mills - Owings Mills, MD 21117
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expDouron, Inc., a leading Mid-Atlantic furniture dealership, is seeking a Business Development Associate to promote their brand and drive sales within the business community. This role involves networking with key influencers and developing relationships to secure new clients and project leads.
Furniture
Responsibilities
Raises community awareness of the company in a strategically advantageous manner
Personally represents the standards and ideals of the company brand in the community
Interacts dynamically with businesses and individuals to promote and develop positive views of the company, its product lines, its services, and its capability
Follows leads and develops contacts; networks throughout the community
Engages actively in business development activities throughout the local Baltimore community, attending a variety of events including those targeted at design, construction, and real estate professionals
Expands the company’s business opportunities and project securement
Leads showroom tours and acts as the go-to presenter
Develops and maintains familiarity with all sales tools, including case studies and project presentations
Develops and maintains familiarity with product lines and commercial furniture project essentials
Understands and communicates company advantages, including leading design solutions and installation expertise, to promote effectively to clients
As needed, secures projects and acts as project manager, personally ensuring customer satisfaction by monitoring project progress at every stage; communicates and coordinates internally to ensure a seamless experience for the client
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with policies, procedures, and regulations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Business or related field preferred
2 – 3 years' sales experience
Proficiency with PCs and basic computer software, including MS Office Suite
Proficiency with basic business math skills
Ability to interact with business representatives and negotiate contracts advantageously
Ability to navigate complex sales intricacies and challenges
Ability to deliver presentations effectively and professionally
Ability to assess and manage available resources for successful project completion
Ability to develop and maintain a working knowledge of industry-specifics (e.g., furniture lines, terminology, price points, etc.)
Excellent presentation, listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team; willingness to roll up sleeves and help the team
Ability to manage and organize time to meet objectives and deadlines
Lives and leads by TSRC values and serves as an example of the best we want to see in our team Ability to interact professionally with customers, vendor partners, and fellow employees
Motivation to learn, grow, self-direct, and be proactive
Demonstrates honesty, integrity, conscientiousness, reliability, and responsiveness – cares about doing the right thing, not the easy thing
Possesses a positive attitude and sense of humor
Possesses an innovative mindset – demonstrates flexibility and problem-solving skills when met with challenges
Preferred
2 years' negotiation experience preferred
Experience selling contract furniture or related services preferred
Understanding of architecture and construction preferred
Ability to develop and maintain skills in reading and understanding floor plans and technical drawings
Understanding of contract furniture processes and standard project workflow preferred
Understanding of workplace environment considerations (e.g., ergonomics, technology integration, etc.) preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for single or family coverage for full-time employees
Employer-paid disability, AD&D, and life insurances coverage
Additional insurance and savings account opportunities
401(k) plans with company match for qualifying employees
Company
Office Images, Inc.
Office Images, established in 2001, is a full service contract furniture dealer offering innovative ideas to create an efficient workspace from design to installation.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase