Our common goal

You will create new project opportunities and build a self-generated pipeline for Vitra across North America, identifying future workplace projects and engaging clients at an early stage of their decision-making process. Working closely with architects, designers, dealers and internal teams, you will help position Vitra as a preferred partner before specifications are defined. This role is based in New York and contributes to strengthening Vitra's presence across key market sectors. Annual target compensation $186,000 to $220,000. Your impact in the role Create new project opportunities and build a strong pipeline across priority sectors including real estate, finance, professional services, legal, technology, creative industries, luxury, cultural institutions and higher education

Identify target companies through direct outreach, networking, referrals and market intelligence

Detect workplace relocations, renovations and transformation initiatives at an early stage and position Vitra before specifications are established

Build and maintain relationships with workplace, corporate real estate, facilities, procurement and executive stakeholders

Engage with architects and designers to support project development and create Vitra specifications

Qualify opportunities based on strategic fit, timing, budget and commercial potential and introduce the appropriate dealer partners

Coordinate stakeholders throughout the project journey and maintain accurate pipeline, forecast and KPI reporting in Salesforce How you can convince Several years of successful business development or consultative sales experience, ideally within contract furniture, commercial interiors, workplace, real estate or a design-oriented B2B environment

Proven ability to generate opportunities through prospecting, market intelligence and relationship building

Strong understanding of workplace and corporate real estate decision-making processes, including collaboration with clients, procurement teams, architects, designers and dealer networks

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, qualification and pipeline management skills

Self-motivated, resilient and commercially minded approach with experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce

Fluent English language skills and legal authorization to work in the United States

Willingness to travel across the region as required This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and a variety of additional benefits and employee perks. Vitra, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Enjoy working at Vitra We offer a dynamic, creative, and innovative environment and pursue a sustainable corporate strategy

Office design is our specialty

• our work environment offers space for creativity including areas for focus time
  Welcome to Vitra
• our orientation and welcome program "How to work better"
• our concept for the hybrid working world
• enables mobile working in different facets We promote lifelong learning through our internal academy and target group-oriented talent management programs Benefit from attractive discounts on products from Vitra and Artek Do you still have doubts?

You do not bring all the qualifications listed? Don't be discouraged: We are convinced that with an eager-to-learn, open-minded attitude, mountains can be moved. So, apply anyway and show us why you are the right person for this position. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and living diversity. Your personality and expertise are the only factors that determine your suitability. Please note that we cannot accept applications via E-mail but kindly ask you to send it via our job portal. If you have any questions, Matej Vondráček, matej.vondracek@vitra.com, will be happy to support.