Account Manager (A&D Trade/Luxury Carpet Sales Professional)

STARK; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Luxury Carpet Sales Professional to join their Boston showroom. This exciting role involves advising clients on luxurious carpet options, leveraging strong relationships within the interior design community to drive sales. You will be responsible for developing strategic marketing plans, conducting client outreach, and preparing essential sales documents. With over 80 years of expertise, this company is committed to supporting design professionals and delivering exceptional service. If you have a passion for interior design and a proven sales track record, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Strong relationships with interior design clientele required.
• Advanced knowledge of carpet qualities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on product attributes and market trends.
• Identify potential clients and create marketing plans.
• Prepare sales documents and collaborate on layouts.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Skills

Networking

Market Analysis

Education

B.A. / B.S. Degree in Interior Design

5 years sales experience

Tools

Sales Assessment Tools

Job description

Position: Account Manager (A&D Trade/Luxury Carpet Sales Professional)

Location: Boston, MA

Job Id: 5058-5022

# of Openings: 1

STARK is seeking to hire an experienced Luxury Carpet Sales Professional with a proven track record selling to the trades (Interior Designers, Architectural Firms) for our Boston, MA showroom.

Base pay commensurate with experience. Eligible for additional sales commission and/or sales incentive bonus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on product attributes and qualities as related to their needs through networking, observing and analyzing market trends and using personal judgment.
• Identify potential clients and create strategic client-centric marketing plans (including but not limited to such matters as who to visit, when and how many times to visit).
• Cold call potential clients, using customized sales and marketing scripts developed on a client-by-client basis. Create pre and post client visit reports, assess purchasing potential of client and deliver analysis to senior management.
• Collaborate on the creation and development of company’s “core message” to clients.
• Develop event strategy, lead and organize events for your specific clients with full discretion over budgets and invitees.
• Prepare sales documents in order to initiate and close sales. Collaborate on the creation of layouts for installation from the design perspective.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must have strong relationships with interior design clientele.
• Must possess a strong interest in the interior design trade as well as interpersonal, communication and computer skills.
• Advanced knowledge of carpet qualities, attributes and manufacturing techniques preferred.
• B.A. / B.S. Degree preferably in Interior Design or related field, and a minimum 2 years sales “to the trade” experience -- or a minimum of 5 years sales “to the trade” experience in lieu of the aforementioned educational preferences.
• Acceptable score on Sales Assessment.

Company Info

About Us: With more than 80 years of industry expertise, STARK is the discerning designer’s go-to source for luxurious custom carpet and rugs.

Our Mission:
To live our mission of helping create beautiful spaces, we believe our first responsibility is making design industry professionals the heroes in their projects because supporting businesses helps to preserve craftsmanship and enable unique and specially designed spaces to exist. In meeting their needs, we must continue to deliver peace of mind service while offering an expansive, diverse, and innovative product assortment that is accessible and convenient.

Our Heritage:
Established by Arthur Stark and his wife Nadia in 1938, the foundation of STARK was always to provide the very best products to our customers. With a rich history, third generation owners Chad Stark, as CEO, and Ashley Stark, as Creative Director, bring the STARK legacy into the new century by staying true to their founding principles. To seek out the best craftsman and methods of manufacturing for the most innovative and beautiful designs.

Stark Carpet Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.