BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

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Job Description: Business Development Professional 

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Position Summary: 

Habitation Design is among the foremost interior design firms in the Twin Cities. Specializes in high-end residential and commercial (multi-family) interior design and furnishing procurement, Habitation is located in the newly remodeled District Edina building alongside building and remodeling showrooms including Puustelli Kitchen Design and 9 Mile fine art gallery. 

Habitation currently seeks to deepen its involvement with the Minneapolis and St. Paul residential construction and remodeling industries. The Business Development Professional is responsible for identifying and pursuing potential partners and clients via independent networking, leveraging existing assets and developing and implementing general sales and marketing strategies.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

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• Identify and research potential partners and clients, and develop a comprehensive understanding of their needs and objectives 

• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to target new business opportunities 

• Negotiate and close deals with potential partners and clients 

• Maintain and update a database of potential partners and clients 

• Work closely with the sales, marketing, and management teams to identify and pursue new business opportunities 

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments, and identify opportunities for the company to capitalize on these trends 

• Attend industry events and conferences to network and identify new business opportunities

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Qualifications: 

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• 5+ years of experience in the residential construction / remodeling or interior design industry 

• Bachelor's degree  

• Strong research and analytical skills 

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office