Design Sales Rep (39496)

Emser Tile; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Career Development

Job summary

Emser Tile in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an experienced Design Sales Consultant to drive showroom sales and deliver exceptional design consultations. The role focuses on account management, new business development, and ensuring a compelling showroom experience for designers, architects, and trade customers.

You will split time between the showroom floor and field meetings, manage multiple design projects, provide accurate product information, and contribute to promotions and events that increase

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of inside/outside sales and/or business development with strong client service.
• Design and Showroom experience preferred.
• Proven track record in sales, project management and design.
• Knowledge of industry trends and local A&D community connections.
• Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and manage time successfully.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; persuasive and collaborative sales style.
• Tile and flooring industry experience preferred; showroom management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive showroom sales and provide design consultations to customers.
• Develop and capitalize on sales efforts with the Trade segment (architects, designers, builders, GCs, developers).
• Greet, qualify, and assist walk-in and appointment-based customers on the showroom floor.
• Split time 80% showroom presence and 20% field-based outreach and meetings.
• Collaborate with Trade Development Manager to prospect new accounts and expand existing relationships.
• Provide accurate product information, pricing, installation guidelines, and warranty details.
• Identify outreach opportunities, including marketing and promotions to designers and design-build firms.
• Coordinate with Branch Operations to resolve client issues timely and satisfactorily.
• Create detailed design specifications and manage multiple design projects.
• Manage sample needs, quotes, and sales tasks for customer projects.
• Develop initiatives to drive showroom traffic (events, training, client appointments).
• Maintain showroom materials and ensure brand representation is current.

Skills

Sales experience

Design & Showroom

Account management

Negotiation skills

Industry knowledge

Tile/flooring experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

BA/BS degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Scottsdale - Scottsdale, AZ 85260-1203

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary

Job Summary

Design Sales Consultant

Emser Tile seeks an experienced Design Sales Consultant. The Design Sales Consultant is part of the Emser Showroom team, tasked with supporting and driving sales volume through key account management and new business development. The role is accountable for the showroom experience, customer engagement and design consultations as well as the overall day to day, aesthetics, merchandising and usage of the showroom space.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales centric role with strong competencies in project management and design
• Accountable for developing and capitalizing on sales efforts to the Trade segment with a specific focus on architects, designers, custom home builders, general contractors, developers and design-build firms
• Drive sales efforts on the showroom floor by professionally greeting, qualifying and assisting both walk in customers as well as appointment based customers
• Flexibility to be present within the Emser Showroom (80%) as well as be able to cultivate new business in the field through industry involvement and strategic partner and client meetings (20%)
• Partner with the Trade Development Manager and Showroom Sales Manager to prospect new accounts, expand reach and maximize sales volume by growing existing business and developing new relationships
• Provide accurate and timely order and product information to the client including pricing, specifications, installation guidelines, care and warranty
• Identify outreach opportunities, including marketing and promotions to local designers, design build firms architects, custom home builders, general contractors and developers.
• Partner with Branch Operations and to resolve client issues in timely manner and to client’s satisfaction
• Provide design consultation for all walk in and/or scheduled showroom traffic with high ability to influence in the product selection process
• Create detailed specifications/designs for customers and work with members of the team throughout the quoting process
• Manage the details of multiple design projects in a timely manner
• Handle all sample needs, quotes and sales tasks related to the customer projects
• Develop key initiatives to drive showroom traffic including events, product knowledge training and client appointments
• Stock, merchandise and maintain all sales support materials within the showroom to ensure representation of our current product line and brand are met
• Ensure the showroom is clean, organized, and a safe work environment
• Meet sales goals and enjoy the upside of variable compensation programs that reward exceeding plan

Qualifications (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience)

• 3-5 years of inside/outside sales and/or business development experience with strong client service focus
• Design and Showroom experienced preferred
• Proven track record in sales, project management and design
• Knowledge of industry trends,
• Familiar with the local A&D community with strong connections within the industry and an established book of business
• Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to time manage between multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• An expert in influential / collaborative sales and negotiation techniques, including analytical skills that can identify and exploit key opportunities
• Thrive in a competitive and dynamic sales environment
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas and goals
• Exceptional communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to listen and translate client’s needs into sales
• Strong persuasion skills and the ability to influence others
• Tile and flooring industry experience preferred
• Showroom management experience preferred
• Specification analysis and RFP response preparation a plus
• College B.A. / B.S. degree preferred

Direct reports

No Direct Reports for this role

Additional Requirements

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

About Emser:

The Emser Tradition of Excellence Comes From its People...

Since its establishment in 1968, Emser Tile has become the leading supplier of the world's finest tile and natural stone. Through our international production network and product development expertise, we offer myriad of possibilities that help retailers, contractors, homebuilders, commercial builders, architects & designers bring their ideas to life. Although Emser has grown rapidly, our on-going dedication to outstanding quality and service remains the hallmark of our success.

Emser is always seeking knowledgeable, career-minded professionals to become a part of our team and help drive our growth and expansion into new and existing markets. When it comes to challenging and rewarding career opportunities, Emser is the place to be!

As an Emser employee, you will enjoy healthcare coverage including medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental care. Your financial well-being will be supported through our 401(k) plan. Moreover, we offer a challenging & rewarding professional work environment. Emser's employee benefits package also includes:

• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• And much more

Career Development:

Emser provides ongoing opportunities for professional training and encourages internal advancement and mobility.

Qualifications

Emser is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Emser makes employment decisions on the basis of business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and merit. Emser wants to have the best available people in every job. Therefore, Emser does not permit its employees to harass, discriminate or retaliate against other employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, military and veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, reproductive health decisions, family or parental status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation benefits, and separation of employment. The Human Resources Department has overall responsibility for this policy and maintains reporting and monitoring procedures. Any questions or concerns should be referred to the Human Resources Department.