Business Development Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Executive to join our New York team. This is an all-round, hands‑on role well‑suited to an early‑career professional who is eager to grow within the luxury interiors and lifestyle space. You will support business development, manage client relationships, assist with showroom operations, and help drive the brand’s commercial presence in the US market – working closely with and reporting directly to the VP of Sales. Key Responsibilities Support the VP of sales in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, including outreach to interior designers, architects, and trade clients across the United States. Assist in managing existing client relationships by responding to inquiries, preparing quotes, following up on orders, and ensuring a seamless, high‑quality service experience throughout. Help coordinate and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the New York showroom, including product displays, visitor management, sample requests, and maintaining brand standards. Assist in preparing commercial proposals, pricing documentation, and bespoke project presentations for trade and retail clients. Support the planning and execution of showroom events, trade show participations, and client activations in the New York market. Liaise with the India HQ team on order status, production updates, logistics coordination, and after‑sales follow‑through, ensuring clients are kept informed at every stage. Maintain and update client records, sales pipelines, and market intelligence reports to support business planning and performance tracking. Ideal Candidate 4-5 years of work experience in an interior designing, sales, client servicing, or business development role, ideally within luxury retail, premium home furnishings, interior design, or a related lifestyle category. A graduate of one of the top design, interior design, or business schools – such as Parsons School of Design, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Pratt Institute, FIT, or an equivalent institution – is strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence and polish to engage with discerning trade clients, designers, and architects. Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and dependable. Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and follow‑through. Proactive and self‑motivated, comfortable taking initiative and working with a degree of autonomy within a small, boutique team environment. Proficiency in standard office tools (MS Office, email, CRM basics); prior experience with order management or client servicing platforms is an advantage. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jaipur Rugs