Design Sales Consultant, Ann Sacks

Kohler; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Sacks, a Kohler brand, is seeking a Design Sales Consultant for the Austin showroom to drive luxury tile and stone sales. You will engage homeowners and designers, build strong client relationships, and present product solutions in person and virtually.

The role emphasizes outside and in-store outreach, brand promotion, and pipeline management through Salesforce, with a focus on delivering exceptional service and closing sales while maintaining showroom presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales experience required.
• Experience in interior design, architecture, or luxury retail preferred.
• Education in interior design, business management, or marketing preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and CRM tools like Salesforce.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new relationships and grow client base through outside and in-store efforts.
• Promote brand awareness and new products to designers and homeowners.
• Use Salesforce to manage opportunities and maintain a healthy pipeline.
• Coordinate with Care team to track orders and ensure service quality.
• Deliver engaging presentations in showroom and virtually.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Organizational

Collaboration

Creativity

Curiosity

Education

Interior design coursework

Business/Marketing coursework

Tools

Salesforce CRM

MS Office

Windows OS

Job description

Design Sales Consultant, Ann Sacks

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:

Onsite - Ann Sacks Austin, TX Showroom

Opportunity

For over four decades, Ann Sacks has become synonymous with unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation in the world of tile and stone. Searching the globe for the finest materials, the brand has meticulously crafted an extensive portfolio that embodies luxury.

From its humble beginnings in Portland, Oregon, what began as a simple venture into tiles now includes slabs, stone furniture, fireplaces, baths and home accessories. With 21 successful showrooms across North America, the brand has established itself as the go-to destination for the discerning designer and homeowner looking to transform their homes into vibrant expressions of personal style.

Role Overview

At Ann Sacks, our Design Sales Consultants (DSCs) are the heart and soul of our success in the luxury interiors industry. As the welcoming face of our brand, DSCs inspire the industry’s top designers and social media influencers to transform their most important spaces with our world class assortment of materials.

DSCs play a pivotal role in driving sales through engaging and impactful interactions, and business development skills. Whether meeting with homeowners in our stunning showrooms, collaborating with trade professionals in their design studios, or making virtual presentations to support client projects, DSCs showcase their exceptional ability to connect and build lasting relationships. They are dedicated to cultivating a thriving book of business with both current and potential clients across assigned territories or business segments. Success in this position is measured through achievement of net order/sales goals, client satisfaction, and overall brand stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

Relationship & Business Development

• Develop new relationships and business for Ann Sacks to meet/exceed sales goals.
• Make outside sales calls to develop and grow client base, promoting brand awareness and new products.
• Demonstrate persistence and tenacity to reactivate dormant accounts, follow up on leads, and develop a healthy pipeline of business.
• Network with the professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings and events; including in-store events.

Customer Service

• Contribute to an inclusive, welcoming, and gracious work environment for colleagues and clients.
• Offer prompt, friendly, and gracious service, balancing appointments and walk‑in traffic to ensure client satisfaction and deliver sales results.
• Maintain an organized and aesthetically pleasing showroom environment.

Drive & Manage Sales Process

• Conduct outside sales calls, with a focus on targeted top-selling and high-potential accounts, marketing new and featured products.
• Leverage Salesforce to manage customer relationships, interactions, leads and opportunities to demonstrate an accurate pipeline.
• Follow up on leads / quotes regularly to close business, processing paperwork accurately.
• Create and execute marketing plans and in-store events.
• Collaborate with Customer Care team to track orders and ensure quality service.

Continuous Learning

• Develop detailed knowledge of all product lines and features, utilizing internal resources and peer network to establish expertise.
• Participate in internal training sessions and online learning to enhance product knowledge, and job skills such as presenting, negotiating, and closing sales.

Skills/Requirements

Experience: Minimum 2 years’ sales experience required. Strong preference given to prior experience in interior or architectural design or luxury retail sales.

Education: Coursework, certificate or degree in interior design, business management, or marketing is preferred but not required. Candidates with a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.

Software: Experience with Windows operating systems and intermediate skills with MS Office suite are required. Experience with Salesforce or a CRM program is highly preferred.

Other Key Skills:

• Curiosity, creativity, and passion for design, architecture, art, or fashion are drivers of success!
• The ideal candidate must possess demonstrated organizational and collaborative skills with advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Exemplary customer service skills in support of long-term business development.
• Driven, goal-oriented individuals with a business owner mentality and desire to win are most successful in this role.

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