Wetalentia · 22 hours ago
Business Development Specialist
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expWetalentia is an Italian company specializing in premium wood surfaces and veneers, seeking a Specification Rep for the Manhattan area. The role involves building relationships with architecture and interior design firms to secure project specifications and enhance brand presence in design materials.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Francesca Cavallari
Responsibilities
A&D outreach: Visit architecture/interior studios; run presentations, lunch-&-learns, desk-side reviews
Specification: Drive “get the product specified” outcomes (Alpi-only preferred, avoid “or similar”); place/maintain binders, swatches, and displays in libraries
Storytelling: Present design collections, sustainability credentials, performance and application use-cases
Project tracking: Log opportunities and milestones in CRM; coordinate samples, mock-ups, tech docs
Handoff & follow-through: Partner with Regional Sales to protect specs with contractors/fabricators
Events & partnerships: Support trade shows, showrooms, design weeks; activate collabs with key designers
Qualification
Required
5+ years in A&D business development/specification for premium surfaces, laminates, furniture or design-led materials
Existing network in A&D (materials librarians, PMs, project architects, FF&E)
High creative sensibility and presentation skills; confident with design audiences
Organized, proactive, excellent with CRM and reporting
Excellent communication
Preferred
Background in architecture/design (studio or reps)
Experience with spec protection through to contractor/fabricator
NY studio networks
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision
Travel & mileage reimbursement
401(k) (match TBD)
PTO (details to confirm)
Company
Wetalentia
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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