About this opportunity
Cornerstone Management Solutions lists this Business Development Manager – Interior Design & FF&E Sales opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Business Development Manager – Interior Design & FF&E Sales
We are seeking a driven Sales Representative to expand our vinyl-coated seating solutions in the hospitality and fast-food / retail interiors sectors. This role focuses on building strong relationships with design professionals, FF&E buyers, and procurement leads to drive adoption of high-performance brands and materials.
Responsibilities
Identify and target new business opportunities in hospitality, QSR, hotel, and venue seating sectors.
Educate and influence designers and specifiers on product benefits: durability, stain/antimicrobial resistance, fire safety, and customizable aesthetics.
Manage end-to-end sales—from sample delivery to specification support to closing.
Collaborate with internal R&D and technical teams to tailor solutions.
Maintain accurate CRM tracking and deliver forecast reports.
Required
3+ years in sales targeting “specifying audiences” in commercial interiors, hospitality, or retail seating markets.
Technical fluency with vinyl/coated fabrics and related performance attributes.
Established network with designers, FF&E consultants, architects, or hospitality procurement professionals.
Self-starter able to manage remote territory and travel as needed.
Nice to Have
Experience in healthcare or transportation seating markets.
Familiarity with antimicrobial and flame-retardant fabrics.
Keywords
Sales Representative, Business Development, Remote Sales, Retail Seating, Hospitality Interiors, Fast Food Seating, QSR Design, Hotel FF&E, Commercial Interiors Sales, Designer Sales Rep, Specifier Sales, Vinyl Fabrics, Coated Fabrics, Performance Textiles, Antimicrobial Fabrics, Flame Retardant Fabrics, Healthcare Seating, Transportation Seating, Hospitality Procurement, Architectural Sales, Interior Design Sales, Hospitality FF&E Sales, Contract Furniture Sales, Seating Solutions.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales, Business Development, and Marketing
Industries
Interior Design, Hospitality, and Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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