Visual Comfort & Co. · 2 days ago
Market Development Specialist
Visual Comfort & Co. is a leading provider of decorative and architectural lighting solutions, committed to exceptional client service and beautiful design. They are seeking a Market Development Specialist to grow their business by engaging with Interior Designers in non-showroom markets through virtual sales interactions.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceLightingManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Utilize existing customer and target lists to contact potential clients to establish rapport and schedule meetings
Execute structured warm and cold calling plan to a target list in excess of 400 accounts
Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure a best in class client experience
Conduct virtual presentations daily
Effectively present Visual Comfort’s value proposition to influence potential customers
Utilize CRM to effectively manage sales call cadence, pipeline, and customer follow-up
Ability to work autonomously through the sales process from lead to converted sale
Qualification
Required
3+ years of virtual presentation sales or outside sales
Fluent in English and French required
Experience in interior design, building products, or home furnishings
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills with experience in public speaking
Superior organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
Keen eye for design and creativity
Ability to achieve results both independently and through collaboration
High energy, independent, proactive, and self-motivated
Preferred
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred or equivalent experience
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm as a remote employee
Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employee medical, vision, and dental coverage, available starting the first of the month following your start date.
Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
Company
Visual Comfort & Co.
Visual Comfort & Co. is a consumer goods company offering lighting fixtures and portable lighting products.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-10Series Unknown
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