Business Development Specialist

Business Development SpecialistAt Standard Textile, we're dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we've remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care.The Business Development Specialist will support the development and management of new sales and business development opportunities and channels within an assigned account portfolio, working under the guidance of Corporate Account Managers and Directors. This foundational role provides execution, follow-up, and coordination support for existing and prospective accounts, while building the product knowledge, account management skills, and industry experience needed to progress within the Corporate Accounts organization or may lead to a direct selling role. This position will work in all Interior markets.Responsibilities Include:Support Corporate Account Managers and Directors in achieving revenue, margin, and retention goals for assigned accountsContribute to account performance through execution, follow-up, and opportunity supportIdentify and qualify incremental growth opportunities within existing accounts and provide direct or indirect selling support to the account ownerSupport pipeline development through research, lead capture, and upsell or cross-sell ideasAssist in early discovery conversations with target customers under manager or director guidanceBuild foundational knowledge of core interiors products, pricing, and solutions, and learn how they fit within key account programsSupport both large and small account relationshipsAssist with customer requests, documentation, proposals, and issue resolution under guidanceMaintain CRM hygiene (notes, opportunities, contacts, and tasks) and assist with opportunity tracking, reporting, and forecast preparationLearn account planning fundamentals and account sales cyclesDemonstrate strong organization, follow-up, professionalism, and attention to detailConsistently apply sales process and internal toolsActively seek feedback and coaching to develop toward an Account Manager roleQualifications Include:Bachelor's degree2-4 years of sales, business development, account management, or related business experience; experience or coursework in textiles, healthcare, or hospitality industries a plusStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-throughAbility to learn and apply customer relationship management (CRM) systems, such as Salesforce, and other internal sales toolsEagerness to learn and build knowledge of the interiors product portfolioStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to travel as neededProudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the sixth year running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams.Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.Join us!