JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Business Development Manager
Company: Floor Coverings International Cherry Hill NJ
Reports To: Owner or General Manager
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Business Development Manager is responsible for generating new business opportunities and cultivating long-term relationships with key residential and commercial clients. This role is critical to expanding the companys market presence by identifying prospective customers networking with referral sources and promoting the full range of flooring products and services.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced relationship-driven environment and has a strong passion for sales customer success and building partnerships in the home improvement industry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify and pursue new residential and commercial customer opportunities through networking cold calling social media and in-person visits.
Build and maintain referral partnerships with interior designers property managers realtors contractors and other trade professionals.
Represent the company at trade shows networking groups (e.g. BNI) and local community events.
Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop lead-generation campaigns and promotional strategies.
Set and track weekly monthly and quarterly outreach goals to ensure consistent growth of the customer base.
Schedule in-home and on-site consultations for the Design Associates and Estimators.
Maintain detailed records of contacts activities and outcomes in CRM software.
Provide feedback on market trends and customer needs to guide product and marketing decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS
35 years of experience in business development sales or marketing in construction flooring or home services.
Proven success in lead generation and sales pipeline development.
Strong communication networking and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and meet performance targets.
Comfortable with CRM tools social media and digital outreach methods.
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & REQUIREMENTS
Primarily field-based with flexibility to work from home or the office as needed.
Local travel throughout the region to meet prospects and attend events.
evenings or weekend commitments for networking and events.
Flexible work from home options available.