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Job overview
Rep-Lite is partnering with a workplace furniture solutions organization to hire a Business Development Executive for the Jackson and Kalamazoo market. The role focuses on acquiring new clients, developing strategic accounts, and consultative selling across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate brings B2B sales experience, a record of generating business, and the ability to build relationships with executive decision makers. A related bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
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Business Development Executive - Workplace Furniture Solutions Jackson, MI + Kalamazoo, MI | Business Development | B2B Sales
Rep-Lite is partnering with a leading workplace furniture solutions organization to identify a Business Development Executive for the Jackson / Kalamazoo market.
This is an opportunity to join a respected industry leader that helps organizations create more productive, engaging, and efficient work environments through innovative workplace solutions, interior environments, and project services.
We're seeking a driven, relationship-focused sales professional who thrives on developing new business, building strategic partnerships, and helping clients solve complex workplace challenges.
What You'll Do
As a Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth through new client acquisition, strategic account development, and consultative selling across commercial, hospitality, government, healthcare, education, and professional office environments.
Key responsibilities include:
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Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities within the Greater Detroit market
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Build relationships with C-suite executives, facilities leaders, real estate professionals, architects, designers, and other key stakeholders
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Develop and execute territory growth strategies to expand market share and generate new revenue
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Lead the full sales cycle, including prospecting, discovery, solution development, proposal presentation, negotiation, and closing
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Collaborate with internal design, project management, and implementation teams to deliver customized client solutions
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Maintain and expand existing client relationships through exceptional service and strategic account management
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Generate leads through networking, referrals, industry associations, and community involvement
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Stay informed on workplace trends, commercial interiors, facility planning, and evolving client needs
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Represent the organization at industry events, networking functions, and trade shows
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a consultative sales professional who excels at relationship-building, business development, and navigating complex sales environments.
Preferred qualifications include:
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3+ years of successful B2B sales, business development, or account management experience
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Proven track record of generating new business and consistently achieving sales goals
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Experience selling solutions into commercial, healthcare, education, construction, architectural, design, facilities management, real estate, or related industries
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Strong ability to engage executive-level decision makers and influence multiple stakeholders
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Experience managing long sales cycles and solution-based selling engagements
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred but not required
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Existing network within the Greater Detroit business community is highly desirable
Core Competencies
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Consultative and solution-based selling
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Strategic business development
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Relationship management and client retention
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Territory planning and market development
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Negotiation and closing skills
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Pipeline and CRM management
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Cross-functional collaboration
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Executive-level communication
Characteristics of Success
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Ownership mentality and accountability
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Entrepreneurial mindset
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Strong business acumen
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Curiosity and continuous learning
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Coachability and adaptability
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Resilience and persistence
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Exceptional communication skills
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Results-oriented approach
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Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
Why This Opportunity?
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Established market presence and strong reputation
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Collaborative, team-oriented culture
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Opportunity to sell high-impact workplace solutions
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Significant growth potential within a thriving organization
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Competitive compensation package including base salary, commission, and benefits
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Ability to make a meaningful impact on client organizations throughout West Michigan
If you're a motivated sales professional who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities, and driving business growth, we'd love to connect with you.
Rep-Lite receives a large volume of resumes for each position and regretfully cannot respond to each application.
If we have an interest in speaking with you further, we will email a request for a video interview. Sometimes these emails end up in spam/junk so please make sure you are checking them periodically; the sending domain will be @applytojob.com.
Thank you for your interest in Rep-Lite and good luck in your search!
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How this job compares
Set against the 52,506 open Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Michigan median$87–132K/yr463 salary ranges
- Michigan median$17–19/hr143 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,182 open Sales jobs in Michigan and 52,506 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
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- Education
- 10,356 of the 52,506 open Sales jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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