Sales Representative

Knoll Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maharam, based in Amsterdam, seeks a Sales Representative to develop business with A&D clients in Benelux and manage Industry Alliance Partners. Must travel to client locations and present product finishes to drive partnerships across Europe.

A degree in textiles/interior design is preferred, with a minimum of 5 years in sales and fluency in English and Dutch. Travel is required; comfortable working remotely with strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent required; interior design degree and/or sales experience preferred.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Sell and promote to the A&D community in Benelux.
• Engage clients at dinners, events, and industry functions.
• Present Maharam products to clients and specify finishes.
• Coordinate with merchandising and inventory teams on plans and lead times.
• Train sales teams on Alliance Furniture Partners and related processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Dutch language

English language

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Interior design degree preferred

Sales experience preferred

Tools

MS Office (Outlook & Word)

Job description

Why join us?

Maharam is the leading creator of textiles for interiors. Recognized for its rigorous and holistic commitment, Maharam embraces a range of disciplines, from product, graphic, and digital design to art and architecture. Known for its aesthetic and industrial innovation, Maharam’s work is guided by five main principles: utility, technology, tradition, luxury, and environmental impact. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Maharam means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Maharam to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Job Title

Sales Representative

Department

Sales

Territory

Benelux- Amsterdam Based

Job Summary

Sales Representative focusing on developing business with A&D clients and managing Industry Alliance Partners in Benelux, based in Amsterdam. The Sales Representative must be able to travel to client locations to build and foster relationships through product presentations and industry events tailored to the specific interest of clients in BeNeLux. The ideal candidate will be confident, enthusiastic, and a well-informed communicator with a strong record of accomplishments and successful history of project involvement. Based in Amsterdam. A degree in textiles and/or interior design is preferred with a minimum of 5 years of sales experience. Verbal and written fluency in English, and Dutch is required.

Essential Functions

• Selling and promoting to the A&D community in Benelux
• Engage clients outside the office through dinners, events, and industry functions.
• Present new Maharam products to clients specifying interior finishes.
• Manage specific product/project involvement with specifiers, end-users, and customers.
• Provide product information, develop pricing strategies, and navigate delivery aspects, product suitability, and lead times.
• Maintain resource libraries for clients and ensure they are strategically merchandised.
• Conduct quarterly analysis of Industry Alliance sales and customer service practices, presenting findings to the European Sales Manager.
• Develop strategies and make recommendations on tailored plans for each Industry partner, including pricing and sample tools, with oversight from the European Sales Manager.
• Work closely with the European Sales Manager to evaluate cost fluctuations and negotiate changes with Industry partners.
• Serve as an internal consultant to European sales teams and train them regarding Industry Alliances in Spain & Italy.
• Train and present to sales teams on Alliance Furniture Partners
• Organize and attend Networking events with key Industry Alliances
• Participate in and possibly lead Alliance conference calls with colleagues in North America and APAC.
• Coordinate with Merchandising to ensure inventory plans support Industry Partnership needs.
• Anticipate Industry needs and capitalize on strategic opportunities beyond graded-in programs.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Industry’s business systems and digital design tools, leveraging them for the enterprise's benefit.
• Foster relationships within each Industry Alliance across various departments: Purchasing, Marketing, Customer Service, Upholstery, etc.
• Partner with inside sales support and sales coordinators.
• Maintain client databases and project systems updated.
• Apply critical and strategic thinking skills.
• Understand Maharam’s sales protocols and processes.
• Comfortably work remotely.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Possess working knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook and Word.
• Engage with clients and staff effectively.

Magnitude and Relationship Reporting

This position reports directly to the Sales Manager, Europe, and may receive additional assignments and direction from the Senior Director of Sales, Europe, and VP of Sales.

Contacts Inside and Outside the Organization

This position involves interaction with specifying clients, purchasing customers, and end-users; internal departments such as resource management, sample department, QA, and key client services; sales management; and local sales reps and coordinators as needed. Traveling is required.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with people in one-on-one and group settings. Comfort in entertaining clients outside the office. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Confident problem resolution skills for price, delivery, QA, or installation issues. Organizational skills with the ability to multitask and handle a high level of product, project, client, and process information. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Familiarity with Maharam protocols and processes. Proficiency in MS Office, including Outlook and Word, and the ability to learn Maharam-specific computer functions. Responsiveness and an understanding of when urgency is required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. A degree in interior design and/or sales experience is preferred. Proficiency in Dutch and English.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Maharam is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

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