We're looking for a driven, design-savvy Business Development Representative to join our team at our Chicago showroom. If you have a genuine passion for interior design, a natural ability to connect with people, and a knack for opening doors — this role was built for you.
You'll be the face of our brands in Chicago and across the broader Midwest, cultivating relationships with interior designers, architects, real estate developers, and hospitality groups who are building the spaces that define how people live and work.
What You'll Be Doing:
-Representing our brands at our Chicago showroom, creating a welcoming and knowledgeable experience for visiting clients and trade professionals.
-Proactively reaching out to prospective trade clients across the Chicago metro area and neighboring Midwest states (IL, WI, IN, MO, MI, MN, OH)
-Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of leads across the residential, commercial, hospitality, and contract design sectors.
-Partnering closely with our design team to ensure a seamless client journey from first conversation to completed project.
-Attending industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to elevate brand visibility.
-Tracking activity, opportunities, and client interactions in our CRM system with consistency and accuracy.
Why You'll Want to Be Here:
-Competitive compensation package — base salary plus performance-based commission.
-Regional reach with a home base — you'll work out of a beautifully curated showroom in Chicago while building relationships across the Midwest.
-Brand worth representing — we represent iconic brands in the design industry and we take pride in being part of their worldwide network of partners.
-Health, dental, and vision benefits, and 401(k) retirement plan offered
-Professional development support — we invest in your growth, including industry events, factory tours and continuing education.
-Be part of a collaborative, creative and family-like team that genuinely enjoys what they do.
What We're Looking For:
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a closely related field.
- 5+ years of experience in the interior design industry, business development, or a client-facing sales role within a design-adjacent environment.
- Proven ability to develop new business and grow existing relationships.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills — you can speak fluently with a principal architect and a junior designer in the same afternoon.
- Comfort with regional travel; valid driver's license required.
- Experience using a CRM platform.
STRONGLY PREFERRED:
- An existing professional network within the Chicago design and architecture community.
- Familiarity with product specifications, FF&E, and the contract/commercial design process.
- Proficiency in presentation tools and comfort putting together compelling pitch materials.
- Understanding of project timelines and the procurement cycle in design projects.
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
- Proficiency in Computer Assisted Design platforms [CAD].
- Experience in creating content and managing Social Media platforms.
This role is a strong fit for someone who has spent time in the design world — maybe as a designer, showroom consultant, or product rep — and has discovered that their real strength is in building relationships and creating opportunities. You're organized, persistent without being pushy, and you genuinely love being around beautiful spaces and the people who create them.
We believe great design deserves great partnerships. If that resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you.
ARMAZEM.design creates lifestyle showrooms curated with innovative products.
The core of Armazem’s work is to apply a wide range of knowledge to create custom solutions for projects of any size and scope. We combine our expertise with the know-how of our manufacturers to provide comprehensive solutions to our clients and trade partners.
Our Purpose: Bridge product design and interior architecture
Our Culture: Ever-evolving. We believe that the interior design community needs a dynamic showroom. Independent in the curation of the best products from the best manufacturers. Thoughtful in the search of innovative ideas and technologies. And ever-evolving in our design practices.
Our Vision: The avant-garde showroom. We strive to unite creative elegance and technical discipline – often two opposing qualities. We are a team formed by architects, product and interior designers, and engineers working together for the advancement of home living.
Our Expertise: We bring over 20 years of experience to the industry. From single family homes to multi-housing projects, from hospitality interiors to corporate offices, we have successfully collaborated with architects, interior designers, and developers on prominent projects across the United States.
