Account Manager/Sales for Custom Lighting

Remains Lighting is looking for an entrepreneurial individual with excellent communication skills to sell high-dollar value, custom made, jewelry-like light fixtures to the world's top architects & interior designers. You will excel in this role if you are diligent & articulate and have interests in lighting, decorative arts, design, metalwork, antiques, or sustainability.

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, salaried position with commission paid on every sale. Benefits include 401K, elective education credits, as well as health and dental plans. Take this opportunity to work in a friendly, growing team that has passions for craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability.

Necessary:

• An outgoing personality with a long-term view of success
• Excellent organization and communication skills, especially clear writing
• Fluency in Microsoft Suite applications including Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint

Not Necessary, but Nice:

• A degree in business, project management, or marketing
• A background in architecture, design, or luxury goods
• Experience with task management platforms (Salesforce, Asana, etc.)
• Fluency in Adobe Suite and/or other digital design tools

Responsibilities:

• Develop sales strategy with Sales Directors
• Execute the sales strategy to meet and exceed goals
• Collaborate with trade professionals to develop lighting fixture specifications & project proposals
• Produce monthly projections and sales reports
• Assist in special event strategy, planning, and execution
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace
• Occasionally open and close the showroom
• Do what is necessary to deliver high-quality work on deadline
• Identify and connect with key decision-makers at targeted firms
• Attend industry events to build relationships & discover and develop project information

Who is Remains Lighting? We are an award-winning, environmentally committed, 28-year-old artisanal metalworking company specializing in custom lighting design. We produce our heirloom-quality chandeliers, sconces, et al. in our 20,000 square foot, solar-powered, LEED Gold factory in Brooklyn, New York and have showrooms in Manhattan, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Our Sales and Project Management teams work closely with the best architects and designers from around the globe.

Please respond with these 3 items:

1.       Cover letter

2.       Verifiable resume

3.       Writing sample

Bonus prompts… just for fun

1.       Mountain or ocean?

2.       Ice cream or s'mores?

3.       Canoe or kayak?

4.       Gas, diesel, or electric?

Remains Lighting Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and ensure fair treatment to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

• In your luxury sales career, which brands have you represented? Which was your favorite and why?
• How many years have you worked in the interior design, architecture, construction or art industry do you have? What was your role there?
• Why are you interested in making a career/role move at this time?
• What are your salary expectations?
• What is your average quote-to-order cycle time?

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
• CRM software: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY 11206 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11206: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $100,000