Business Development Manager - USA ROLE

Covet Global is a company that supplies premium Japanese-made aluminium cladding and batten systems, and they are seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive growth across the U.S. architecture and construction market. The role involves identifying and securing new specification opportunities while building strong relationships within the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying and pursuing new specification opportunities within the architecture, design, and construction sectors
• Building and maintaining a robust pipeline of architects, designers, developers, and, importantly, commercial builders
• Developing and nurturing strong relationships with builders and contractors to ensure Covet products are consistently specified and successfully delivered on site
• Presenting Covet's product solutions through meetings, presentations, and design consultations
• Conducting site visits with builders and installers to support project delivery and maintain strong on-site relationships
• Developing and executing strategic sales plans to grow Covet's presence in the U.S. market
• Negotiating project pricing and commercial terms in collaboration with internal teams
• Representing Covet at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and project pipelines to identify new opportunities
• Maintaining accurate, real-time records of all client interactions, opportunities, and project activity within the company CRM (Zoho) to ensure pipeline visibility and centralised reporting

Requirements:

• 3-5+ years' experience in business development, sales, or account management
• Experience working with and nurturing relationships with architects, designers, developers, and builders
• A proven track record of generating new business and achieving sales targets
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a remote territory effectively
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A disciplined and process-oriented approach to sales reporting, with a strong commitment to embedding all activity within the CRM (Zoho)
• A genuine interest in architecture, design, or the built environment
• Valid U.S. driver's license and willingness to travel domestically
• Candidates should ideally be based within the Greater Los Angeles region (within approximately a 20-mile radius of Los Angeles)