Residential Trade Leader - Montecito

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard is seeking a Residential Trade Leader in Santa Barbara, California to lead the interior design trade business. The role focuses on delivering a luxury client experience while managing a high-performing team dedicated to trade clients and projects.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a high-end interior design showroom or luxury retail, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. This position involves developing trade strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to exceed expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in high-end interior design or luxury retail.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team for interior design trade clients.
• Manage multiple trade projects and coordinate services.
• Develop trade strategies with gallery leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Mac OS

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Salesforce

Job description

Summary

Lead and grow the interior design trade business within the Gallery by delivering a luxury client experience and building a high-performing team. The role combines client-facing trade development, project oversight, and team leadership to achieve fiscal goals and expand trade relationships. The Residential Trade Leader partners with gallery leadership and cross-functional teams to execute projects and elevate the brand's presence in the design community.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and inspire a team dedicated to servicing interior design trade clients and projects.
• Develop and grow the residential trade business through client outreach, consultations, gallery tours and site visits.
• Manage multiple trade projects of varying size and scope, coordinating internal services and installations.
• Partner with the Gallery Leader to develop trade strategies and ensure fiscal goals are achieved.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to support project delivery and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a high-end interior design showroom, luxury retailer or design firm with proven trade relationships.
• Relationship-driven, entrepreneurial, results-oriented with strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Google applications and CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Ability to interpret floor plans, travel locally or out of state, and frequently lift or mobilize items up to 25 lbs.