Sales / Account Executive

Job Description

Established River North Chicago Interior Design Firm seeks an Account Executive to service new business development for market rate multi-family and student housing Development.

ACCOUNT EXCUTIVE:

We’re seeking a talented, versatile Account Executive who is passionate about client relationships, accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role will close client support the architectural design process and real estate transactions through the delivery and analysis of area measurements, work with design teams, analyze results, and review with stakeholders including Design team, developers, building owners and tenants.

The client facing role will provide excellent customer service and maintain excellent client relationships via communication with decision makers to uncover objectives and advise accordingly. It is important to create new relationships and work on business development. Business Development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets and relationships. A successful Account Executive will be curious, motivated, attentive to detail, analytical, and solutions driven.

QUALIFICATIONS:

3 to 5 years direct experience in supporting new business development activities and client relationships

Commercial Real Estate, Space Planning / Interior Design or Facility Management experience preferred

Project management experience a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivator with strong organizational and intrapersonal skills

An enthusiastic team player, passionate problem solver, and great collaborator

Experience working with minimal supervision

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and diverse project timelines in a fast-paced work environment

Ability to travel when needed

AutoCAD and/or database experience a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grow and maintain excellent client relationships

Prospecting new business in multifamily/ student housing development

Maintain the Childs Dreyfus brand in written and verbal communications.

Become a subject matter expert to advise and accomplish client objectives

Advise clients on measurement standard

Interpret measurement standards consistently for our clients

Interacting with national general contractors and development groups.

Analyze requirements and identify possible solutions to keep projects moving forward

Coordinate client meetings and trainings, both in-person and via phone/web meeting tools

Ensure client requests are fully defined and aligned with our services

Prepare and deliver proposals and presentations to clients

Communicate scope requirements to project teams

Prepare and deliver client deliverables

We offer Competitive Salary, Commissions, Health and Dental Benefits with 401K.Company Description

Established River North Chicago Interior Design Firm seeks several new team members for our fast growing team!

Full-time