Sales Executive

Tufenkian Carpets; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufenkian Carpets seeks a Showroom Account Manager in the Los Angeles showroom to drive inside and outside sales. The role focuses on interior design trade accounts, luxury residential and commercial projects, and select retail clients.

Ideal candidates have experience selling luxury home furnishings and strong design-community relationships. The position emphasizes product knowledge, customization capabilities, and elevated service in a showroom setting.

Qualifications

• Experience selling to the high-end or luxury market.
• Background in home furnishings, rugs.
• Residential and commercial specification experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• CRM and basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage interior design trade accounts and specification-based projects.
• Leverage and expand an existing network of designers, architects, and industry partners.
• Advise clients on product selection, customization, pricing, and lead times.
• Manage the sales process from inquiry through delivery and installation.
• Deliver a refined, welcoming showroom experience.
• Prepare quotes, specifications, and sales documentation.
• Coordinate deliveries, installations, shipping, and receiving.
• Maintain CRM records and follow-up.
• Support showroom merchandising and presentation.

Skills

Luxury market experience

Home furnishings

Rugs

Residential/commercial specification

CRM proficiency

Communication

Organization

Basic computer skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Inside & Outside Sales – Luxury Hand-Knotted Rugs

Reports To: Commercial Director / LA Showroom | Full-Time

Tufenkian: is internationally recognized for creating exceptional hand-knotted artisan rugs that unite centuries-old weaving traditions with refined, contemporary design. Crafted from the finest natural materials by skilled artisans, our rugs are specified by leading interior designers and architects for distinctive residential and commercial interiors worldwide. Our Los Angeles showroom serves the Southern California design community with deep product knowledge, customization expertise, and elevated service.

Role Overview:

The Showroom Account Manager is responsible for generating sales through interior design trade accounts, specification-driven residential and commercial projects, and select retail clients. This role combines inside and outside sales and is based in the LA showroom. The ideal candidate has prior experience selling luxury home furnishings and maintains strong relationships within the design community.

Key Responsibilities:

Grow and manage interior design trade accounts and specification-based projects

Leverage and expand an existing network of designers, architects, and industry partners

Advise clients on product selection, customization, pricing, and lead times

Manage the sales process from inquiry through delivery and installation

Deliver a refined, welcoming showroom experience

Prepare quotes, specifications, and sales documentation

Coordinate deliveries, installations, shipping, and receiving

Maintain CRM records and follow-up

Support showroom merchandising and presentation

Qualifications:

Experience selling to the high-end or luxury market

Background in home furnishings, rugs

Residential and commercial specification experience

Strong communication and organizational skills

CRM and basic computer proficiency

Physical Needs:

• Ability to lift and move rugs and samples (approximately 30 lbs)
• Comfortable navigating the showroom and assisting with setup