Director, Trade Business Development -Paramus

Job Description

Director, Trade Business Development

Member of the trade marketing team, BDM is responsible for building relationship within the new home construction community and developing business leads for BTG. Focused on new home developments, and working directly with marketing team on targeting, he / she will develop strategic relationship with builders, contractors, architects, designers, and sales agents to secure new business for BTG. BDM must be able to build and maintain strategic relationships, offer creative solution to clients and generate leads for BTG. He / she must be agile, disciplined, hands-on, self-motivated and able to work with high level of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities :

• Work with marketing to identify opportunities in target markets. Build relationship to foster establishing BTG as preferred vendor for development / new homeowners. Focus on new homes / condo developments and existing high-end condos
• New developments : Identify and engage with key decision makers for each project; choosing from builder, contractor, architect, designer, real estate sales agent, model home, etc. to establish BTG as preferred vendors for homeowners moving into that project
• High-end condos : Engage and develop relationships with property managers, concierge, sales agents of existing high-end condo buildings to market directly to homeowners
• Craft and propose preferred marketing arrangement that channels lead to BTG sales team
• Work with marketing and sales to implement programs and track results
• Network and build awareness of BTG Trade Program and new home / condo offering—attend relevant trade shows, industry events, etc.
• Communicate trade needs to marketing, merchandising, product development and sales teams

Key Qualifications

We will set up the new hire for success by having him / her work in our showrooms for 3–4 months to understand our business paradigm and develop key relationships within our organization.

Blinds To Go, Inc., is the leading and retailer and manufacturer of custom-made blinds and shades in North America. At Blinds To Go, Inc., we have redefined the window decorating industry with our direct-to-consumer business model and our legendary customer service. We control every element of our brand, including the in-store experience and shop-at-home experience.

Blinds To Go is an equal opportunity employer. Blinds To Go complies with all federal, state / province, and local laws. Blinds To Go welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Blinds To Go. Building a great company…one person at a time.