Stamford- Account Manager (A&D Trade/Luxury Carpet Sales Professional)

Luxury Carpet Sales Professional

STARK is seeking to hire an experienced Luxury Carpet Sales Professional with a proven track-record selling to the trades (Interior Designers, Architectural Firms) for our Stamford, CT Showroom.

Base pay commensurate with experience. Eligible for additional sales commission and/or sales incentive bonus

Job Responsibilities:

• Prospect new trade business and walk-in clients, and follow up on assigned open accounts.
• Advise clients on product attributes and qualities based on their needs through networking, market analysis, and personal judgment.
• Identify potential clients and create strategic, client-centric marketing plans (including visit schedules and frequency).
• Cold call potential clients using customized sales and marketing scripts tailored to each client.
• Prepare pre- and post-visit reports, assess purchasing potential, and deliver analysis to senior management.
• Collaborate on developing the company's core messaging to clients.
• Lead and organize client-specific events, including strategy, budgeting, and invitee management.
• Prepare sales documents to initiate and close sales; assist with layout creation for installations from a design perspective.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Carpet sales experience preferred; general sales experience preferred (training provided).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must have strong relationships with interior design clientele and a genuine interest in the interior design trade.
• Advanced knowledge of carpet qualities, attributes, and manufacturing techniques preferred.
• B.A./B.S. degree in Interior Design or related field and a minimum of 2 years of carpet sales experience to the trade, or a minimum of 5 years of carpet sales experience to the trade in lieu of educational requirements.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Great Paid Time Off Policy
• 401k match

Please note: At this time, we are not engaging with third-party or agency recruiters for this position. We appreciate your understanding and request that only individual applicants apply directly. Thank you for respecting our recruitment process.