Business Development & Office Manager

About the Role

Nora Gardner LLC and its uniform division, Living Uniforms, are seeking a Business Development & Office Manager to lead uniform sales development while keeping the office running smoothly. This is a hybrid, client-facing role based in New York City, ideal for someone who is self-motivated, personable, and eager to grow a sales pipeline from the ground up. The right candidate brings a proven track record of strong interpersonal skills and sales execution, and is comfortable balancing new business development with day-to-day office and account management. Immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Lead uniform sales development for Living Uniforms, identifying and pursuing new client relationships across hospitality, restaurant, aviation, and wholesale sectors
• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, negotiating, and closing
• Build and maintain a strong, active pipeline; consistently meet or exceed sales targets
• Travel to meet clients, attend industry events, and present in person as needed
• Create simple, polished pitch decks and product catalogues tailored to individual clients
• Serve as the primary client-facing point of contact, nurturing long-term relationships and repeat business

Office Management

• Oversee day-to-day office operations, keeping workflows organized and efficient
• Support order processing, inventory tracking, and basic account/financial recordkeeping
• Coordinate between sales, production, and clients to ensure smooth order fulfillment
• Handle administrative tasks that keep the business running independently and reliably

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant work experience in hospitality, restaurants, aviation, or wholesale sales
• Proven track record of strong interpersonal skills and sales execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident and polished in front of clients
• Strong mathematical skills, comfortable with pricing, margins, and order calculations
• Interest and ability in creating simple pitch decks and catalogues for clients
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Eager, proactive, and comfortable operating in a small, fast-moving team
• Based in or able to work from New York City on a hybrid schedule
• Willing and able to travel for client meetings and industry events
• Available for immediate start

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $65,000-$80,000, based on qualifications, plus uncapped commission on sales
• Total compensation structured as part salary, part commission, rewarding strong sales performance
• Benefits included
• Hybrid work schedule
• Immediate start