SALES ASSOCIATE BKT

Baker-McGuire; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Baker Furniture, Atlanta Showroom, is hiring a Showroom Inside/Outside Sales Representative in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on developing relationships with the design community, presenting our luxury collections, and driving sales with a blend of showroom and field activities.

The candidate brings high-end sales experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage quotes, travel, and territory planning to maximise client satisfaction and sales growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-end sales & customer experience in furniture/design.
• Experience with client development and relationship management.
• Knowledge of design industry and ability to present luxury product lines.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate design community relationships in surrounding territories and research design firms.
• Schedule product presentations with design firms to showcase collections.
• Educate clients on product offerings and custom capabilities.
• Create and maintain quotations and manage the process through close of sale.
• Collaborate with Showroom Manager on travel plans and territory strategy.

Skills

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Organization skills

Time management

Education

2+ years experience in furniture/design

Job description

Position Title: Showroom Inside/Outside Sales Representative

Payroll: EXEMPT; Salary Plus Monthly Commission

Department: Atlanta Showroom

Join the World of Luxury Design — Now Hiring: Sales Associate | Atlanta, GA

ABOUT US

Baker Furniture, a premier manufacturer and designer of fine home furnishings founded by Siebe Baker in 1890, has a rich history of distinguished craftsmanship. What began as a humble cabinet shop has evolved into a glamorous global company with a spot on the world stage of prestigious design. With over 20 locations globally and 800 employees, Baker continues today as a furniture industry leader, ever-expanding our product line to craft stylish, graceful furniture with an emphasis on comfort. Baker is a company where talented associates join forces to make their mark. This is a place where you can apply your skills, find your niche and achieve your goals. With a reputation for creative collaboration that generates the finest craftsmanship, renowned design and esteemed style, Baker associates—from master artisans to sales associates to showroom managers—possess a diverse range of skills throughout a wide range of career opportunities. We invite you to share your creativity, talent, ideas and expertise with us.

The Inside/Outside Sales Representative will primarily focus on developing and maintaining trade specific client relationships through prospecting, outreach, and business development techniques. The main responsibility of the role is to maximize sales volume and provide the best possible service while enhancing the Baker Interiors Group mission to offer the highest quality and service standards in the industry. We’re seeking a motivated and collaborative professional with a passion for furniture and a desire to succeed in a competitive environment. This role requires a balance of entrepreneurial drive and disciplined follow-up, with a strong focus on building lasting client relationships. They will bring their industry knowledge, passion for sales, existing industry relationships and networking abilities to the role. The territory includes Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for initiating, cultivating, and sustaining strong mutually beneficial relationships with the Design Community in surrounding territories. Will research interior design firms, contacts and opportunities regularly
• Schedule regular product presentations with design firms to introduce our latest and most impactful collections
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, time management, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Educate clients on vast product offerings, custom capabilities available, website tools
• Outgoing and positive personality, comfortable presenting to groups
• Maintain client relationships and grow sales with accounts on a yearly basis – partner with existing sales representatives when out in the field representing the showroom
• Share calendar & communicate with the Showroom Manager regarding travel schedule
• Inform clients of stock, price increases, lead times and other product information
• Create and maintain quotations for customers and follow through until close of sale
• Provide customers with materials and catalogues for their libraries
• Participate in design-oriented events to ensure visibility and contact with current and potential clientele
• Generate a quarterly synopsis of your territory with updated goals for accounts and plans for future outreach
• Collaborate and strategize territory plans with the Showroom Manager
• Review all open orders from initial quoting to delivery and include all pertinent and available information
• Review purchase orders once they are generated and confirm receipt by the factory. Audit factory acknowledgments and verify that the product has been ordered correctly
• Follow up with customers after delivery to ensure the product and the service are acceptable
• Manage budget for monthly expenses with showroom manager and submit all expenses in a timely manner

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Candidate will possess previous high‑end sales & customer experience, preferably 2+ years in the furniture and design industry. Basic knowledge of the history of furniture design is preferred. Driver’s License, vehicle, and regular travel required.

Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Collaborative & Design-Driven Environment

If you are passionate about luxury design and enjoy creating exceptional customer experiences, we’d love to connect with you.