Hospitality Senior Business Development Specialist

Hospitality Senior Business Development Specialist responsible for identifying and partnering with new customers, cultivating relationships with existing customers, and supporting customer acquisition, growth, and retention initiatives in the luxury Hospitality segment.

Requirements

• 5+ years in FF&E product sales in the Hospitality industry
• Comprehensive understanding of the FF&E, and/or lighting specifiers
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or a related field required
• Proven track record of cultivating relationships with key decision makers in the specification, approval, and purchasing process
• Passion for design and construction markets
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to work as a 1099 employee
• Proficient computer skills utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite of software
• Experience with a CRM system preferred
• Ability to understand and adapt to complex distribution channels
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Demonstrate exceptional communication across all contact channels
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends, early mornings, late evenings

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays
• Compensation: Competitive compensation plan including base salary and monthly commissions
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employees medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%