Designtex Sales Representative

Steelcase; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car stipend

Cell phone stipend

Learning opportunities

Inclusive culture

Impactful work

Job summary

Designtex, a leading textile design firm within Steelcase, seeks a Sales Representative to own Louisiana and regional accounts in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. You thrive in a fast-paced, relationship-driven sales environment and will represent textiles, wallcoverings, and related surfaces to A&D firms, end users, and commercial clients.

This role offers autonomy, regional travel, and opportunities to grow your career within a trusted design-led brand.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience in a client-facing role, preferably within commercial design, textiles, furnishings, or related industries.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with A&D firms, end users, or dealers.
• Ability to manage a territory with autonomy, including scheduling, travel, and daily customer engagement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage clients and present product solutions effectively.
• Demonstrated self-starter mindset with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must reside in New Orleans or Baton Rouge.

Responsibilities

• Building strong, ongoing relationships with A&D firms, end users, dealers, and commercial clients across Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi with an emphasis in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
• Driving revenue growth by representing Designtex's textiles, wallcoverings, custom print solutions, and 3M Di‑Noc surface films.
• Engaging in frequent client meetings (typically 4-5 per day) to present materials, maintain visibility, and support key accounts.
• Developing and executing a territory sales plan that balances growing existing accounts with pursuing new business across multiple commercial verticals.
• Collaborating with the Regional Sales Director, SMEs, and internal partners to stay current on product training and sales enablement tools.
• Managing your schedule independently by planning travel, organizing customer visits, and tracking opportunities through CRM tools.
• Representing the Designtex brand with professionalism through product presentations, client meetings, and field‑based engagement.

Skills

Sales experience

Client-facing

Territory management

CRM tools

Communication skills

Self-starter

Autonomy

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Office Location: 401 St Joseph Street Suite 300 - New Orleans -Louisiana -

Date posted: 21-Jul-2026

Business Function: Sales

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Description

Designtex, a leading textile design firm, is launching an exciting opportunity for a Sales Representative to join our team!

Are you someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, relationship‑driven sales environment where every day brings new opportunities to influence the built environment?

Do you enjoy owning your territory, managing your schedule with autonomy, and building meaningful partnerships with architectural and design firms, end users, and commercial clients?

If you're motivated by representing a respected design‑led brand and energized by helping clients discover materials that elevate their spaces, this entrepreneurial role gives you the chance to grow your impact and your career.

• Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work.
• Car and cell phone stipend monthly.
• Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued - and living it out every day.
• Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment.

You'll Support Meaningful Work By:

• Building strong, ongoing relationships with A&D firms, end users, dealers, and commercial clients across Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi with an emphasis in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
• Driving revenue growth by representing Designtex's textiles, wallcoverings, custom print solutions, and 3M Di‑Noc surface films.
• Engaging in frequent client meetings (typically 4-5 per day) to present materials, maintain visibility, and support key accounts.
• Developing and executing a territory sales plan that balances growing existing accounts with pursuing new business across multiple commercial verticals.
• Collaborating with the Regional Sales Director, SMEs, and internal partners to stay current on product training and sales enablement tools.
• Managing your schedule independently by planning travel, organizing customer visits, and tracking opportunities through CRM tools.
• Representing the Designtex brand with professionalism through product presentations, client meetings, and field‑based engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of sales experience in a client‑facing role, preferably within commercial design, textiles, furnishings, or related industries.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with A&D firms, end users, or dealers.
• Ability to manage a territory with autonomy, including scheduling, travel, and daily customer engagement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage clients and present product solutions effectively.
• Demonstrated self‑starter mindset with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must reside in New Orleans or Baton Rouge.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience in commercial interiors, textiles, wallcoverings, or related finishes, including familiarity with materials in the Designtex portfolio.
• Understanding the commercial sales cycle and key influencers within the A&D community.
• Ability to deliver clear and engaging product presentations to various audiences.
• Experience using CRM tools to track opportunities and manage pipelines.
• Ability to work independently while staying connected to a distributed sales team.

Designtex offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Steelcase and Designtex provide employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.