Paris Luxury Trade Account Manager

Waterworks; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterworks in Paris seeks a Trade Account Manager to expand the brand’s presence across France by building relationships with architects, interior designers, and industry professionals. The role is based in the Paris showroom with travel across France.

You will act as a trusted advisor, delivering tailored product recommendations, coordinating projects from specification to delivery, and representing the Paris showroom with the highest standards of service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in business development, sales, or client relationship management within a premium or luxury brand environment.
• Experience working with architects, interior designers, or the design/construction industry is an asset.
• Proven ability to develop business, manage client relationships, and achieve commercial objectives.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills with a consultative approach.
• Willingness to travel up to 60%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow business across France by building relationships with architects, interior designers, and industry professionals.
• Act as a trusted advisor, recommending products and solutions that support client design objectives and manage projects from specification through order fulfilment.
• Serve as a brand ambassador based in the Paris showroom and coordinate quotations, samples, orders, and delivery follow-up.
• Identify opportunities to expand client engagement across the full product portfolio.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve issues and ensure timely project execution.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication

Project coordination

CRM proficiency

Travel planning

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Virtual meetings

Job description

Waterworks in Paris seeks a Trade Account Manager to expand the brand’s presence across France by building relationships with architects, interior designers, and industry professionals. The role is based in the Paris showroom with travel across France.

You will act as a trusted advisor, delivering tailored product recommendations, coordinating projects from specification to delivery, and representing the Paris showroom with the highest standards of service.