What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Business Development position at Urban Industrial Design?
Part-Time (20 Hours/Week to Start) | Opportunity to Grow into a Full-Time Leadership Role
Help Build Something Exceptional.Urban Furniture Co. designs and builds custom furniture, countertops, commercial interiors, and one-of-a-kind woodworking projects for clients throughout the Northeast. Every project we produce is designed and built in-house with an emphasis on craftsmanship, quality, and lasting relationships.
We're growing, and we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has an eye for design, and understands how to build long-term client relationships. You'll work directly with homeowners, business owners, architects, designers, builders, and vendors while helping shape the future of a growing company.
This is much more than a sales position—it's a hybrid role combining design consulting, client relationship management, business development, estimating, and strategic growth.
What You'll DoAs a Business Development & Design Consultant, you'll become the primary point of contact for many of our clients while helping us expand our reach throughout the residential and commercial markets.
Responsibilities include:
- Meet with residential and commercial clients to understand their project goals.
- Guide clients through design concepts, wood species, finishes, and material selections.
- Prepare estimates and proposals using our internal pricing system.
- Confidently follow up on proposals and help clients move forward with their projects.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with homeowners, builders, architects, designers, and commercial clients.
- Prospect and develop new business opportunities.
- Establish relationships with new vendors and identify products and materials that expand our capabilities.
- Coordinate with our production team to ensure projects transition smoothly from sale through production and installation.
- Represent Urban Furniture Co. with professionalism and enthusiasm at all times.
- Loves working with people.
- Understands that great customer service leads to long-term relationships.
- Enjoys both design and sales.
- Can confidently discuss budgets and help clients make purchasing decisions.
- Is organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
- Has excellent communication and follow-up skills.
- Is excited about helping grow a business instead of simply working for one.
Experience in any of the following industries is highly valued:
- Kitchen & Bath Design
- Interior Design
- Custom Cabinetry
- Commercial Furniture
- Building Materials
- Appliance Sales
- Architectural Products
- Construction or Remodeling
- Other design-oriented sales or consulting roles
Experience with programs such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, 2020 Design, Chief Architect, or similar design software is beneficial but not required.
We can teach our quoting process and products. What we're really looking for is someone who understands how to build trust, solve problems, and create exceptional customer experiences.
Compensation- Part-time (approximately 20 hours per week to start)
- Flexible schedule
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Performance-based commission
- Opportunity to grow into a full-time position as the company continues to expand
We're a small company with big ambitions.
You'll work directly with ownership, have meaningful input into how we grow, and play an important role in building relationships that shape the future of our business.
No two projects are the same. One week you may be helping design a custom conference table for a corporate office, and the next you may be meeting with a homeowner about a one-of-a-kind dining table or working with an architect on a commercial space.
If you're looking for a position where your ideas matter and your work has a direct impact on the success of the company, we'd love to meet you.
Who Will Love This Role?This position is a great fit for someone who is currently working in a kitchen showroom, cabinet company, interior design firm, building supply company, flooring showroom, appliance showroom, or commercial furniture business and enjoys working with clients—but wants greater variety, more creative projects, and the opportunity to help build a growing company rather than simply sell products.
If you enjoy combining design, client relationships, business development, and sales while working on truly custom projects, you'll feel right at home here.