Business Development Associate

About the role

This position supports sales activities for the design and architecture industry, assisting in new business development and building long‑term customer relationships. You will be involved from the early stages of a project through to order placement, coordinating with customers, internal teams, and manufacturing sites to ensure smooth project progression. Based in New York City, NY, this is an onsite, full‑time (Non‑Exempt) role.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with designers, architects, and sales agents
• Participate in customer visits and negotiations, provide product introductions and discuss projects
• Prepare quotations and support the sales process
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Handle initial customer contact for projects
• Coordinate with internal teams and manufacturing sites
• Place orders with suppliers
• Manage project and customer information
• Perform construction and after‑sales support tasks as needed

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Business, Marketing, Interior Design, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in sales support, project coordination, sales, or trading company work
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Interest in interior design, architecture, or architectural hardware products (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• PTO
• Company-designated holidays
• Annual bonus scheme (based on performance and evaluation)
• NY Paid Family Leave (state‑mandated leave)
• Other benefits

Pay

USD 60,000 – 70,000 per year

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm