Interior Design Consultant

Waterworks; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A luxury bath and kitchen brand is seeking a Design Consultant in Paris to manage client relationships, achieve sales goals, and provide exceptional service. The role requires fluency in both French and English, with a background in luxury brand sales. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills while building lasting relationships. This position is onsite with some Saturday hours required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of outside/inside sales experience in high-end, luxury brands.
• Proven track record of meeting sales/marketing quotas.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

Responsabilités

• Market Waterworks brand to assigned clients.
• Meet or exceed sales goals.
• Cultivate relationships with clients.
• Manage all phases of client projects.
• Provide superior client experience.

Connaissances

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Exceptional communication skills

Sales management experience

Persuasion and negotiation skills

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM and sales tracking tools

Description du poste

Overview

Waterworks is the premiere US brand for luxury bath and kitchen. For over 40 years, our designs have elevated the bath and kitchen experience with exquisite fittings, fixtures, hardware and more. We strive to participate in exceptional design moments through our products and how our company name shows up in the world at large.

What we provide: a highly collaborative, creative environment that values each team member’s contributions. We empower our associates with extensive training and career growth opportunities.

The Role

As we grow Waterworks brand presence in France and prepare to launch our Paris showroom in early 2026, we’re seeking a dynamic Design 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 architects, designers, and contractors, you’ll deliver tailored solutions with exceptional service, professionalism, and integrity. You’ll build strong, collaborative relationships to 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 execute strategies that place clients at the center of every interaction. This role is ideal for someone motivated by achieving sales goals and building lasting client relationships. Must be fluent in French and English, both written and verbal. This is an onsite role that requires 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 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; 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