Design Sales Consultant

Waterworks; Paris; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterworks in Paris, France, is seeking a dynamic Design Sales Consultant to join our luxury brand team. You will own key trade accounts and work with architects, designers and contractors to deliver tailored solutions with exceptional service, building lasting client relationships while driving sales and showroom growth.

Fluency in French and English is required, along with availability on Saturdays. The role requires 5+ years of high-end sales experience, strong communication and negotiation

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).
• 5+ years of outside/inside sales in high-end luxury brand environments.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales quotas and developing new business.
• Strong communications, persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Digitally savvy with CRM and sales tools.

Responsibilities

• Market Waterworks to trade clients and leads, focusing on the Paris market.
• Meet or exceed marketing, quote, order and sales goals.
• Develop relationships with architects, designers and contractors to secure orders.
• Pitch Waterworks products with tailored solutions and strong service.
• Manage projects from initial meetings to quotes, pricing, and close of sale.

Skills

Bilingual EN/FR

Sales experience

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

CRM proficiency

MS Office

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Waterworks

Waterworks is the premiere US brand for the luxury bath and kitchen. When you see the world’s most inspiring homes and hotels, you invariably find Waterworks in the mix. For over 40 years, our designs have elevated the bath and kitchen experience, with exquisite fittings, fixtures, hardware and more. We strive to be participants in exceptional design moments not just through our products, but through how our company name shows up in the world at large.

What We Provide

What gives us an edge over our competitors is our people. We work in a highly collaborative, creative environment that values each team member’s contributions to our mission. We empower our associates with extensive training and career growth opportunities.

The Role

As we continue to grow our brand presence in France and prepare to launch our Paris showroom in June, 2026, we’re seeking a dynamic Design Sales Consultant to join our team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of key trade accounts, cultivating a thriving and profitable client base. As a trusted advisor to top-tier professionals—including architects, designers, and contractors you’ll deliver tailored solutions with exceptional service, professionalism, and integrity. Your ability to build strong, collaborative relationships will drive both immediate sales and long-term brand loyalty.

As a brand ambassador, you’ll embody our values, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and fearless sales execution. With a passion for the Waterworks brand and design, you’ll confidently execute strategies that place our clients at the center of every interaction.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about achieving sales goals and motivated by the opportunity to build lasting client relationships. Must be fluent in French and English, both written and verbal.

This is an onsite role that must be available for some Saturday hours.

Responsibilities

• Market Waterworks brand and products to your assigned Waterworks client list, and client leads provided by the company. Generally, all marketing is the to the trade.
• Meet or exceed assigned marketing, quote, order and sales goals
• Cultivate and expand relationships with clients by deeply understanding their needs and presenting compelling solutions
• Actively pursue new clients through social media, networking, territory outreach, and leveraging existing contacts
• Develop and execute a marketing plan that generates leads, project quotes, and sales
• Meet with clients in their offices, virtually or in-showroom to confidently pitch Waterworks products to secure orders
• Manage all phases of client projects including initial meetings, product specification and selection, providing quote and pricing, following up to close sale and take payment
• Provide monthly/weekly updates to your manager: pipeline and project status, marketing activities using CRM
• Provide a superior client experience to enhance long-term relationships, brand loyalty, and increase market share
• Actively participate in industry and showroom events; i.e. networking events, CEU presentations, lunch and learns, etc.
• Other projects and activities as needed to drive sales and/or grow market share

What You Will Need for Success

• Fluency in English and French languages (spoken and written) is required
• Must be available to work Saturday hours
• 5+ years of outside/inside sales and/or business development experience in the high-end, luxury brand environment
• Sales management experience a plus
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales and marketing quotas and goals
• Success with developing new business
• Exceptional communications skills, both verbal and written
• Digitally savvy
• Ability to listen and translate client’s needs into sales
• Strong persuasion, negotiation skills and the ability to influence others; close sales transactions/deals
• Self-motivated and possess the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; CRM and other sales tracking tools
• Plumbing and/or tile industry experience a plus / appreciated
• Ability to market outside of the showroom (locally) up to 50% of week
• This role is required to be in Paris, France with travel to the US 1-2 times per year as well as travel to areas surrounding Paris

€45,000 - €60,000 a year