Poltrona Frau Inside Sales and Interior Architect

Poltrona Frau S.p.A.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Poltrona Frau is seeking a refined, design-led professional to join our New York showroom in a hybrid role blending Inside Sales and Interior Architecture/Design. You will guide clients from inspiration to specification, while cultivating long-term relationships within the A+D community and acting as a local brand ambassador.

The role involves leading design conversations, developing project narratives, and collaborating with architects and designers to ensure execution-ready interiors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or Industrial Design.
• 5+ years of experience in high-end furniture, luxury interiors, or A+D-facing sales environments.
• Strong portfolio showing space planning, concept development, material sensibility, and execution-ready specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design conversations from concept to specification reflecting Poltrona Frau’s heritage and modern sophistication.
• Develop project narratives and presentations for residential and commercial spaces.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, developers, and project teams for design intent and continuity.
• Cultivate relationships within the A+D community and grow project opportunities and pipelines.
• Provide showroom floor coverage and on-floor support for walk-in clients and events.

Skills

Design leadership

Client relationship

Project management

Communication

Sales orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture/Industrial Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Adobe Suite

Job description

# | | | | --- | --- | | | | | --- | | Poltrona Frau Inside Sales and Interior Architect | || | | | | || --- | --- | --- | --- | --- || | | | | --- | --- | | Funzioni aziendali | RETAIL | | Sedi | US - USA/New York | || | || --- | --- || | | | --- | | Poltrona Frau is seeking a refined, design-led professional to join our New York showroom in a hybrid role that blends Inside Sales and Interior Architecture/Design. This position is ideal for someone who pairs commercial acumen with a strong aesthetic sensibility—able to guide clients from inspiration to specification, while cultivating long-term relationships within the A+D community. As an Interior Architect/Designer, you will work with colleagues and private clients and dealers across luxury residential and select commercial projects, translating lifestyle and brand narratives into thoughtful, impeccably detailed interiors. As a business driver, you will grow opportunities, build a robust pipeline, and act as a local brand ambassador for Poltrona Frau. When needed, this role will also provide on-floor coverage to support the showroom team and ensure an exceptional client experience. This role reports directly to the Showroom Manager. **Main Activities** Design Leadership & Project Development * Lead design conversations from concept to specification, shaping complete solutions that reflect Poltrona Frau’s heritage, craftsmanship, and modern sophistication * Develop project narratives and presentations (concepts, space planning, furniture plans, finish/material palettes, and product specifications) for residential and commercial spaces * Serve as a trusted design partner to private clients and dealer partners, supporting full-scope projects and multi-room environments * Collaborate with external stakeholders—architects, interior designers, developers, and project teams—to ensure design intent, technical alignment, and project continuity * Curate cohesive proposals that balance aesthetics, performance, timelines, and investment—bringing clarity and confidence to client decisions Sales & Client Experience * Deliver a high-touch showroom experience aligned with luxury standards—welcoming clients, and guiding choices with discretion and expertise * Executing sales efforts provide excellent client services & sales results as per showroom target * Build and expand relationships within the A+D community; generate new opportunities while nurturing existing accounts and repeat business * Manage a project pipeline with discipline and elegance—quotes, revisions, follow-ups, and documentation—ensuring responsiveness and an exceptional client journey * Represent Poltrona Frau locally as a brand ambassador at showroom appointments, presentations, and targeted events * Provide showroom floor coverage as needed, supporting walk-in clients, peak periods, appointments, and overall team continuity **Experience and Education** * Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or Industrial Design * 5+ years of experience in high-end furniture, luxury interiors, or A+D-facing sales environments, with demonstrated project involvement * A strong portfolio showing space planning, concept development, material sensibility, and the ability to translate design into executable specifications **Technical and Soft skills** * Confidence presenting to discerning clients and design professionals, with a consultative, relationship-first approach * Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects with precision and grace * Strong digital fluency (Microsoft Office required; familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Adobe, etc) * Well-connected within the New York A+D community **Workplace**: New York **Compensation & Benefits** Base salary: $70,000–$90,000 + commissions Benefits: 401(k) match, health insurance, paid time off and paid holidays | |