Lighting Business Development Manager

TheCoTeam•Moscow, PA

1d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Automated Lifestyles is seeking a relationship-driven business development professional with an entrepreneurial mindset to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who wants to help build a business within a business, not just sell a product. The ideal candidate will combine lighting knowledge with genuine relationship-building ability and initiative. The position is in-person at 1203 Mt Cobb Rd, Mt Cobb, PA 18436, with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, operating on a 4x10 basis (Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm), with occasional appointments on Fridays, evenings, or weekends to accommodate clients. The role reports to Chris, the Chief Operating Officer.

Requirements

Track record of building and maintaining long-term professional relationships, ideally with architects, designers, builders, or trade partners.
Steady work history (3 years between job changes).
Strong communication skills.
High EQ.
Pleasant disposition.
Comfort operating with an entrepreneurial, growth-building mindset.
Strong relationship-building and business development skills.

Nice To Haves

Background in lighting, architectural design, or a related trade industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and grow relationships with architects, designers, builders, and trade partners, creating new lighting opportunities and positioning Automated Lifestyles as a trusted lighting resource.
Help grow the Lighting Division's go-to-market strategy, including Lunch & Learns, outreach, marketing initiatives, and showroom concepts.
Serve as the primary client-facing lighting specialist, handling fixture selection, control, and shades & fabric selection.
Develop manufacturer and vendor relationships.
Collaborate internally with sales, engineering, and project management.