New Business Development Manager – Retail/Branded Env

Rhodes Wolfe

New Business Development Manager responsible for developing business strategies in retail environments across Northeast or Midwest. Identify opportunities and build relationships with brands and retailers.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities within your territory
Build and deliver strategic business development plans to achieve revenue/growth objectives
Develop relationships with key decision-makers at prospective brands and retailers
Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting through proposal, negotiation, and contract close
Collaborate with internal design, engineering, and PM teams on customized client solutions
Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and sales strategies
Maintain an active sales pipeline and forecast opportunities using CRM tools
Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging industry opportunities
Consistently achieve or exceed established sales goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years experience in business development, strategic sales, or consultative sales required
5+ years experience in retail activations, branded environments, custom fixtures required
Experience cold calling and building book of business from scratch required
Experience managing complex sales cycles and client relationships required
Strong presentation, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills required
Proficiency with CRM tool for pipeline management required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Uncapped Graduated Commission
Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sales Cycle ManagementCold CallingProposal DevelopmentNegotiationClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills