Account Executive
Empire & Co. · Atlanta, GA · 5 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
The Account Executive is responsible for introducing new business opportunities for a full-service interior design firm specializing in residential and commercial environments. This role focuses on building and maintaining relationships with homebuilders, developers, architects, and key decision-makers.
Responsibilities
- Generate new leads and pursue sales opportunities within homebuilding, hospitality, student housing, and active adult communities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with builders, developers, architects, and key decision-makers
- Present design concepts, portfolios, and service offerings to prospective clients
- Collaborate with design and operations teams to develop tailored proposals and presentations
- Manage the full sales cycle from initial outreach through contract execution
- Track opportunities, forecasts, and pipeline activity using CRM tools
- Attend industry events, networking functions, and trade shows to expand market presence
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
- Maintain and exceed individual and company revenue goals
Qualifications
- 8–10 years of proven sales experience in interior design, architecture, construction, real estate development, or related industries
- Strong understanding of the homebuilding and/or commercial development process
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Ability to sell creative services while balancing budgets, timelines, and client expectations
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently