Business Development Manager - Downers Grove, United States - Drapery Connection
Description
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We are looking to add a manager with strong leadership skills to our
Business Development team.
Someone who exhibits winning communication skills, is forward thinking, and anticipates the actions needed to overcome issues before they happen.
Principle Duities & Responsibilities:
Maintain a quota of scheduling and campaign calls to develop business
Seek out and develop relationships to build new business
Coordinate and facilitate event schedules and logistics
Provide ongoing education and information to Event Marketing Associates as business dictates
Coordinate schedules and roadshows of the Events' team
Update and maintain database information within our Customer Records Management Software
Respond and handle outbound/inbound calls, setting appointments, and entering client data accurately and completely
Visit showrooms and roadshows to maintain and grow business
Occasionally, be available to work on weekends
Qualities & Experience:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable and responsible
Previous people management experience a
must
Strong leadership skills
Ability to prioritize and adapt
Experience using a CRM and other computer software
Strong problem solving skills
We Provide:
Insurance:
Medical, Dental, Vision
PTO
401(k)
Education supplement
Salary:
$45,0000 - $50,000 per year + bonus based on performance
Drapery Connection is a local, family-owned business with over 80 years of experience in the home design/window fasion industry.
We pride ourselves on professional expertise and outstanding customer service.
Drapery Connection is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a growing company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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