Sales & Store Operations Associate

Nordic Knots; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Knots is seeking a highly organized Showroom & Store Operations Associate in New York to drive in-store sales and expert client consultations. You will maintain showroom appearance, manage sample inventory, and ensure end-to-end operational flow with a keen eye for detail.

You will engage with retail customers and Trade professionals, build product knowledge across our rug, curtain and home textile collections, and help achieve ambitious store KPIs.

Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in high-end retail or showroom sales. Direct experience with rugs, curtains, or home textiles is highly preferred.
• Consultative Sales Ability: Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets through a relationship-based approach. You should be comfortable discussing custom orders and technical specifications.
• Operational Excellence: Strong organizational skills with experience managing inventory, logistics, or back-of-house operations.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain a professional and warm tone with both retail customers and Trade professionals (Interior Designers, Architects).
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using Point of Sale (POS) systems, CRM software, and Google Workspace/Microsoft Office. Experience with virtual consultation tools (Zoom, Teams) is a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to handle and move textile samples, rugs, and inventory. This includes lifting, hanging samples, and organizing storage units.
• A proactive "self-starter" mentality—identifying what needs to be done before being asked.
• The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm, welcoming showroom atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Sales Leadership: Drive face-to-face sales in our store and conduct virtual consultations, offering clients expert-level guidance on our collection, and consistently converting orders through exceptional service and pleasant customer engagement.
• Expert Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for consumers and professional (Trade) clients. Confidently greet, engage, answer questions, and provide reliable product and service information.
• Product Expertise: Proactively and continuously learn and retain deep product knowledge across all collections to effectively consult with and educate clients.
• Sales Cycle Management: Manage the entire post-sale follow-up process, including meticulous quote creation, order processing, and client communication, ensuring strong administrative efficiency from inquiry to delivery.
• Budget Ownership: Eagerly and comfortably work towards achieving and exceeding ambitious store sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Sales Leadership

Expert Client Interaction

Product Knowledge

Sales Cycle Management

Budget Ownership

Inventory Accuracy

Logistics Receiving

Organization Merchandising

Master Inventory

Replenishment Oversight

Industry Experience

Consultative Sales

Operational Excellence

Communication Skills

Technical Proficiency

Physical Requirements

Self-starter

Multitasking

Tools

POS systems

CRM software

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Zoom/Teams

Job description

Nordic Knots was founded in 2016 by Liza B Laserow, Fabian Berglund and Felix Berglund. We are a fast-growing direct-to-consumer Scandinavian interior design brand with the USA as the major market. Nordic Knots was born from a culture of thoughtful design that lasts beyond seasons and trends. Fusing function and aesthetics with a Scandinavian sensibility, we craft timeless textiles for the modern home. We believe that great textiles are foundational and can transform a house into a harmonious home – framing the most beautifully curated lives. The head office is located at Birger Jarlsgatan in central Stockholm. We have a constantly growing team in both Sweden and the USA.

What we offer

We are a fun and driven team with high ambitions. We have an entrepreneurial and open-minded culture where new ideas and suggestions for improvements are valued and encouraged. At Nordic Knots everyone should feel that they are a part of and contributing towards our success as we continue to scale up.

At Nordic Knots we stand for a diverse and inclusive workforce. We seek talented individuals who bring a range of perspectives and inspired ideas. We welcome all applicants eager to join a dynamic team.

We are seeking ahighly organized, customer-focused, and self-motivated Showroom & Store Operations Associateto join our team. This is a dynamic, dedicated role where you will be instrumental in driving sales, providing expert client consultation, maintaining the impeccable appearance of our store, and ensuring efficient, end-to-end operational flow.

The ideal candidate thrives in a varied and engaging environment, possesses meticulous attention to detail, and is prepared to fully commit to the success of the store.Prior category-specific experience in home textiles, especially rugs, curtains, or related products, is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Leadership:Drive face-to-face sales in our store and conduct virtual consultations, offering clientsexpert-levelguidance on our collection, and consistently converting orders through exceptional service and pleasant customer engagement.
• Expert Client Interaction:Serve as the primary point of contact for consumers and professional (Trade) clients. Confidently greet, engage, answer questions, and provide reliable product and service information.
• Product Expertise:Proactively and continuouslylearn and retain deep product knowledge across all collections to effectively consult with and educate clients.
• Sales Cycle Management:Manage the entire post-sale follow-up process, including meticulous quote creation, order processing, and client communication, ensuring strong administrative efficiency from inquiry to delivery.
• Budget Ownership:Eagerly and comfortably work towardsachieving and exceedingambitious store sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Sample & Inventory Management (Store & Storage Unit):

• Inventory Accuracy:Take a lead role in maintaining accurate inventory counts and detailed record-keeping for all product samples in the showroom and external storage unit.
• Logistics & Receiving:Manage the ordering and tracking of new samples and inventory. Coordinate and receive deliveries, ensuring all shipments are inspected, logged, and processed efficiently.
• Organization & Merchandising:Own the organization and arrangement of samples on the showroom floor and in storage. Ensure displays are neat, accessible, and aligned with visual merchandising standards.Take initiativeto help replenish showroom racks to maintain optimal display and stock levels.

Master Sample Care & Maintenance:

• Master Inventory Management:Oversee the care and organization of the master sample library, ensuring they are properly labeled, hung, and maintained in pristine, ready-to-use condition.
• Replenishment Oversight:Independentlyidentify, report, and manage the ordering and replacement process for master samples showing wear or needing substitution, minimizing downtime and maintaining a complete set.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Industry Experience:Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in high-end retail or showroom sales.Direct experience with rugs, curtains, or home textiles is highly preferred.
• Consultative Sales Ability:Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets through a relationship-based approach. You should be comfortable discussing custom orders and technical specifications.
• Operational Excellence:Strong organizational skills with experience managing inventory, logistics, or back-of-house operations.
• Communication Skills:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain a professional and warm tone with both retail customers and Trade professionals (Interior Designers, Architects).
• Technical Proficiency:Comfortable using Point of Sale (POS) systems, CRM software, and Google Workspace/Microsoft Office. Experience with virtual consultation tools (Zoom, Teams) is a plus.
• Physical Requirements:Ability to handle and move textile samples, rugs, and inventory. This includes lifting, hanging samples, and organizing storage units.
• A proactive "self-starter" mentality—identifying what needs to be done before being asked.
• The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm, welcoming showroom atmosphere.

Location

We are looking for a candidate based in New York.