Wells Abbott represents some of the world's most respected boutique brands in textiles, wallcoverings, lighting, furniture, rugs, trim, fireplaces, and window coverings. We are looking for an energetic, relationship-driven Business Development Associate to help expand our presence throughout the DFW design community.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, building lasting relationships, and growing a business. Working alongside an experienced sales team, you'll introduce designers to our exceptional brands, develop new client relationships, strengthen existing partnerships, and help drive sales growth across the territory. If you're naturally curious, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are motivated by building meaningful client relationships, we'd love to meet you.
What We Offer
- Entrepreneurial, collaborative work environment
- Highly competitive compensation with growth opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Ongoing product and professional development
- Opportunity to represent leading luxury design brands
What You'll Do
- Identify, prospect, and develop relationships with interior designers, architects, builders, and other members of the design community.
- Build a consistent pipeline of new business opportunities through networking, client visits, industry events, and strategic outreach.
- Cultivate long-term client relationships that lead to repeat business and continued specification of Wells Abbott brands.
- Support senior sales leadership in executing territory growth initiatives and achieving sales objectives.
- Conduct regular showroom presentations and outside sales calls to introduce new collections and inspire designers.
- Guide clients through product selections by understanding their design aesthetic, project requirements, and timelines.
- Follow up on showroom visits, sample requests, quotes, and active projects to convert opportunities into orders.
- Deliver an exceptional client experience from initial introduction through order completion.
- Help maintain a beautiful, inspiring showroom environment that reflects the quality of our brands.
- Partner with the Showroom Coordinator to ensure new collections, samples, and marketing materials are displayed promptly.
What We're Looking For
- Professional experience in the Interior Design Trade Industry.
- 1-3 years of experience in business development, sales, account management, luxury retail, or a design studio.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills with a genuine enthusiasm for connecting with people.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to grow a book of business.
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a service-first approach.
- Comfortable learning CRM systems, order management software, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Willingness to travel throughout the DFW market for client meetings.
Wells Abbott is an independent showroom with locations in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and New York City, representing boutique textile, wallpaper, trim, lighting, furniture, fireplace, rug, and window covering brands sold exclusively to the design trade.
