Business Development Associate
1stdibs Com
| Company | 1stdibs Com |
| Category | Sales |
| Location | New York |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
1stDibs is a one-of-a-kind online marketplace that connects design lovers to more than one million extraordinary pieces, from furniture and fine art to jewelry and fashion. As a leading global marketplace for design lovers, we enable shoppers to discover beautiful things and engage with top sellers from around the world. We encourage our shoppers to interact with sellers throughout all stages of the transaction, including item inquiries, price negotiations and customization requests. We are looking for a Business Development Associate to lead our seller win-back strategy, focused on re-engaging and reactivating previously churned accounts. In this role, you will be responsible for nurturing relationships with former sellers, proactively diagnosing the root causes of their departure, and delivering tailored value propositions to restore their presence on the platform. The ideal candidate is a persuasive, phone-first communicator, capable of leveraging historical churn data and internal resources to turn past pain points into successful, long-term business partnerships.
Note: In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for quarterly performance-based commissions.
What You Will Do:
Drive Business Development initiatives through high-volume, outbound phone outreach and strategic email campaigns to convert prospective leads into signed accounts.
Communicate and highlight membership options, account benefits, and platform advantages
Create scalable outreach campaigns to target approved prospects
Provide clear feedback to management on how to improve pitch materials or sales blockers to ensure sales targets are met
Drive and maintain Sales satisfaction by providing excellent and timely service in all seller interactions
Support various sales operations projects to ensure we are growing our seller partnerships and bringing their unique inventory to our buyers
Who You Are:
2+ years account management experience, preferably in an e-commerce environment.
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner
Showcase the ability to influence and educate our Seller community
Strong time management and organization skills and the ability to prioritize
Experience with SalesForce and/or other CRM systems
Proficiency with Excel and Google Docs
Proven track record of success in high-volume outbound calling and cold-calling environments.
Nice To Have:
Luxury goods experience a plus
Experience and/or understanding of a marketplace/e-commerce platform
Notes:
No strategic acquisition work
Salesforce engagement knowledge a plus
Our overall compensation package is made of several parts, base compensation being one of them. At 1stDibs we value and are proud of our culture, innovation, professional development and training workshops, trust and giving back to the community. Equity, a comprehensive benefits package, and incentive (IF APPLICABLE) are all are components of your total compensation package. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. Tri-State Pay Range $25 — $28 USD 1stDibs is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The 1stDibs mission, to enrich lives with the extraordinary, can only be achieved when diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded into our values, culture and the way we do business. Enabling access to and celebrating unique and diverse perspectives is at the very core of what we do. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry, who are reflective of the diversity of our communities, and fostering an environment where every individual feels they belong, are valued and heard. As a leading design marketplace, we leverage the power of our platform and
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