Showroom Sales Design Consultant Luxury Furnishings

BRADLEY USA, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in high-end furnishings is seeking a dynamic showroom sales professional. This role focuses on providing exceptional service and design consultancy to clients globally while managing accounts and driving sales. You'll assist design trade clients in selecting and specifying luxury furnishings and architectural materials, ensuring their needs are met with a concierge level of service. With opportunities for growth in a creative environment, this position is perfect for someone passionate about high-end design and client relationships. Join a company that values craftsmanship and innovation in the heart of Atlanta.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in high-end furnishings and architectural materials sales.
• Strong understanding of interior design trends and styles.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and exceed expectations with design guidance.
• Process sales orders and ensure timely fulfillment.

Skills

High-end furnishings sales

Interior Design knowledge

Technical drawing interpretation

Customer service

Creative design sense

Computer skills (MS Office, Outlook)

Negotiation skills

Education

College degree in Interior Design

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Quickbooks Enterprise

CRM software

Architectural CAD programs

Job description

About the Company

As a leader in the high-end furnishings market, BRADLEY designs, manufactures, and markets luxury furnishings, textiles, wallcoverings, and architectural materials which are sold through major design centers and design trade professionals throughout the world. The company offers a unique collection of artisan-made wallcoverings, fabrics, and furnishings crafted from an extraordinary selection of materials and finishes including their signature concrete, hand-forged metals, wood, antiqued mirror, painted glass, and fine upholstery – all of which are designed and hand-crafted exclusively in their factory based in Atlanta, GA.

Summary of Position

A multi-faceted showroom sales position, centered on providing an exceptional level of service and design consultancy to our design trade clients all over the world. Will be responsible for establishing new and maintaining existing accounts, driving sales, and helping build the company brand. Assisting our A+D clients select and specify our highly configurable furnishing products, textiles, wallcoverings, and architectural materials. While this position is based in our flagship showroom in Atlanta, there will be periodic outside sales meetings in the Atlanta market and occasional travel to A+D firms in the SE region and industry events. This position has a great long-term growth career opportunity with an industry-recognized leader in high-end design.

Key Responsibilities

1. Custom furniture and wallcovering specification: configuring, estimating, and quoting.
2. Account management: building and maintaining client relationships locally and in the region.
3. Sales order validation, processing, and fulfillment - interact with Manufacturing Operations to ensure client orders are being processed and produced to specification and on time.
4. Exceeding the expectations of our key trade clients with a concierge level of design guidance and customer service.

Job Skills, Qualifications and Experience

1. 6+ years experience in high-end furnishings, textile, and architectural materials sales.
2. College degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, or Architecture or equivalent industry experience.
3. Must possess a creative design sense and strong understanding of interior architecture, color, furniture styles, and trends as it relates to high-end Interior Design.
4. Must have experience reviewing and interpreting technical drawings and FF&E product specifications.
5. Ability to create scaled sketches and hand renderings of custom product concepts will be highly regarded.
6. Must be highly detail-oriented, accurate, and organized.
7. Quick learner, able to work and think independently, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
8. Effective communication skills: written, oral, negotiation, problem resolution.
9. Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, Outlook is required; experience with Quickbooks Enterprise accounting software, CRM, and Architectural CAD programs is highly desirable.