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Business of Home · 17 hours ago

Business Development Assistant

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$50K/yr - $100K/yr

de Gournay is a family business specializing in the creation of the world’s finest handmade wallcoverings. They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Assistant to support their New York team, focusing on building client relationships and generating new business leads.

Digital MediaFurnitureHome DecorInterior Design

Responsibilities

Work very closely with the Business Development Director to identify trade clients in the Tristate, East Coast and Midwest territories and arrange sales presentations to these clients. To meet a weekly presentation target. There will be an expectation of some US travel and so a valid drivers license is required

Support the sales team in identifying new business opportunities and maintaining relationships with existing clients. To generate new business leads and pass these on to the Business Development Director or sales team accordingly

Assist with the preparation of dynamic client presentations; ensure that meetings are recorded within the CRM system and clients are followed up with accordingly

Maintain and update the CRM and other client databases. Work closely with the Business Development Director on this

Liaise with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and excellent client service. To assist on showroom events on an ad hoc basis. To also work with the Business Development Director to arrange and host after hours showroom events

Maintain a very high level of design training on all de Gournay designs: our hand-painted wallpapers, porcelain and embroidered wallpapers and textiles. To ensure the greatest pride is taken in keeping up to date on all new designs and techniques