Business Development Manager - Boston Area
Are you energized by uncovering new business opportunities and building lasting relationships in a dynamic market?
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can make a direct impact on customer success?
Are you looking for a role that offers visibility, growth, and the chance to work closely with industry leaders?
Helping You Thrive By:
- Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work
- Providing a flexible hybrid work schedule, meaning we expect the office to be your primary place of work, balanced with choice and control.
- Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill.
- Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued - and living it out every day.
- Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment.
- Providing a car allowance to support your local travel needs in the Boston market
You'll Support Meaningful Work By:
- Developing leads and driving them toward viable business opportunities
- Collaborating with dealer partners and their sales teams to manage and grow business
- Engaging with customers and the design community to uncover new opportunities
- Managing opportunities from discovery through closure, leveraging Steelcase resources
- Building relationships across vertical markets and within the local community
- Partnering with internal teams including product specialists and design consultants
- Contributing to growth in the SMB sector through increased customer count and opportunity volume
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of professional B2B sales experience in furniture, interiors, the built environment, or contract sales
- Proven success managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Boston area
- Must have access to a personal vehicle for local travel
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Interior Design, or a related field-or equivalent military experience
- Experience working within a dealer-based sales model
- Established relationships in the community or relevant industry networks
- Familiarity with lead generation tools and services (e.g., HubSpot or similar platforms)
- Background in selling to real estate firms, construction, HVAC, or related sectors such as flooring or window treatments
Doing better for people and planet
Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.
Why People Choose to Work with Us
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.
The base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $102,500 - $128,200. This role is also eligible for our Sales Incentive Plan bonus.
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