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Design Sales Consultant, Ann Sacks
Work Mode : Onsite
Location : Onsite – New York City, NY
Opportunity
At Ann Sacks, our Design Sales Consultants (DSCs) are the heart and soulof our success in the luxury interiors industry. As the welcoming face of ourbrand, DSCs inspire the industry’s top designers and social media influencersto transform their most important spaces with our world class selection.
DSCs play a pivotal role in driving sales through engaging and impactfulinteractions, and business development skills. Whether meeting with homeownersin our stunning showrooms, collaborating with trade professionals in theirdesign studios, or making virtual presentations to support client projects,DSCs showcase their exceptional ability to connect and build lastingrelationships. They are dedicated to cultivating a thriving book of businesswith both current and potential clients across assigned territories or businesssegments. Success in this position is measured through achievement of netorder / sales goals, client satisfaction, and overall brandstewardship.
Specific Responsibilities
Relationship & Business Development
Develop new relationships and business for
Ann Sacks to meet / exceed sales goals.
Make outside sales calls to develop and grow client base, promoting brand awareness and new products.
Demonstrate persistence and tenacity to reactivate dormant accounts, follow up on leads, and develop a healthy pipeline of business.
Network with the professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings and events; including in-store events.
Customer Service
Contribute to an inclusive, welcoming, and gracious work environment for colleagues and clients.
Offer prompt, friendly, and gracious service, balancing appointments and walk-in traffic to ensure client satisfaction and deliver sales results.
Maintain an organized and aesthetically pleasing showroom environment.
Drive & Manage Sales Process
Conduct outside sales calls, with a focus on targeted top-selling and high-potential accounts, marketing new and featured products.
Leverage Salesforce to manage customer relationships, interactions, leads and opportunities to demonstrate an accurate pipeline.
Follow up on leads / quotes regularly to close business, processing paperwork accurately.
Create and execute marketing plans and in-store events.
Collaborate with Customer Care team to track orders and ensure quality service.
Continuous Learning
Develop detailed knowledge of all product lines and features, utilizing internal resources and peer network to establish expertise.
Participate in internal training sessions and online learning to enhance product knowledge, and job skills such as presenting, negotiating, and closing sales.
Skills / Requirements
Experience : Minimum 2 years’ sales experience required. Strong preference given to prior experience in interior or architectural design or luxury retail sales.
Education : Coursework, certificate or degree in interior design, business management, or marketing is preferred but not required. Candidates with a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
Software : Experience with Windows operating systems and intermediate skills with MS Office suite are required. Experience with Salesforce or a CRM program is highly preferred.
Other Key Skills
Curiosity, creativity, and passion for design, architecture, art, or fashion are drivers of success!
The ideal candidate must possess demonstrated organizational and collaborative skills with advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Exemplary customer service skills in support of long-term business development.
Driven, goal-oriented individuals.
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