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The Business Development associate is responsible to establish themselves as a trusted advisor and consultative partner to our clients and coalition, for the purpose of identifying, strategically pursuing, and closing business sufficient for market success. This person must become knowledgeable and capable of communicating CBI's value proposition (across all of CBI's 3 divisions - Workplace Consulting, Interior Construction, and Furniture Solutions) and connecting it in a compelling way to our client's needs.
Desired Experience And Skills
Comfort contacting and building relationships with end users and coalition partners.
Able to assess a market and develop the strategy and tactical execution to penetrate it.
Comfort with and access to c-suite executives
Conversant in general business operations and issues
Able to recognize and identify new opportunities
Able to patiently work to displace incumbent vendors
Experience in, or the ability to quickly understand, the commercial interiors market.
Understanding of and experience in relational, consultative and solution selling.
Able to take broad missions and objectives and convert them into tactical execution plans.
High EQ - understands nuances of interactions, personalities and relationships.
Familiar with the steps and requirements necessary to navigate all angles and stakeholders of multi-million dollar deals with Fortune 500 customers.
Able to cast a vision with clients and coalition
Desire for and track record of being outbound and visible in the community and influencing organizations.
Credible as a consultant in domains of workplace strategy
Ability to establish brand recognition in the market.
Active and visible in coalition and community
Accurately and continuously validate opportunities
Demonstrated ability to meet aggressive targets.
Excellent personal presence and presentation skills.
Qualities Of a High Performing Team Member
Strong work ethic
Accountability
Approachable
Committed
Courageous
Driven
Dedication
Integrity
Learner
Loyal
Passionate
Servant Leadership
Team Player
Trustworthy
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Associates are responsible for reviewing the CBI Sourcebook and other forms of communications such as policy and procedure updates for additional details and job requirements.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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