Third Party Specialist

Sales Support, Third Party Specialist

Perennials and Sutherland, LLC is one of the most respected and iconic names in the exclusively to-the-trade, luxury home furnishings, textiles and accessories market. Our company has dedicated over four decades to working with the very best in the design world to create and market truly unique and exquisite products. Everything we do and the elite clientele we serve is dedicated to making life more beautiful. Environments for life, architectural, landscape and beyond are what we live and breathe each and every day. Ours is more than a life of producing and selling products. Our people share a passion for creativity, design and art that is central to our daily lives. It's not just what we do but what we love. We are looking for someone to fill the position of Sales Support, Third Party Specialist, providing sales and sales operations support for our Client Experience Specialist team and Showrooms. Our Third Party Specialist will need to work independently and assist in maximizing revenue and profitability for our to-the-trade contract accounts. This position is a critical sales and support member of the Domestic and International team and contributes to success as the primary day-to-day internal and external contact.

Note: This position is based in Dallas and requires a hybrid approach with 3 in-office days.

What you'll be doing:

• Serve as the primary contact between the Client Experience Specialist and Showrooms as well as internal operations teams on all matters (i.e. product information, pricing, marketing requests, quality issues, etc.) for our Third-Party Manufacturers.
• Work directly with our Domestic Showroom Sales teams to ensure timely and accurate quoting, payment processing, and inquiries regarding product and process to achieve client satisfaction.
• Work with internal team members regarding customer service, order processing, product transitions, financials, and logistics & warehousing.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years in a luxury services environment
• Understand high-end customer experience and exemplify a professional brand image of the company
• Solid analytical and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross functionally.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills providing exemplary service both on the phone and in writing.
• Demonstrates skills integral to high-level service including strong attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving and professional etiquette,
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment while maintaining professionalism and reliability.
• Forward thinker and self-starter who can follow directions but will also go the extra step.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and changing priorities.
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with members of all cross-functional departments with the utmost professionalism.
• Promote respect and trust amongst peers and management.
• Ability to work with an ERP and CRM system
• Strong PC skills-Microsoft Suite, Salesforce, Outlook, Navison, Google Applications.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide superior service in: interaction with our internal partners; answering inquiries, processing quotes and orders as well as effectively resolving client concerns in a professional timely manner.
• Supporting the sales team with their third-party territory needs.
• Demonstrate and continuously expand your comprehensive knowledge of products and processes.
• Assist in resolving client issues alongside the client assurance team and third-party manufacturers to ensure complete satisfaction and maintain positive relationships.
• Daily Collaboration with our third-party manufacturers to ensure all inquiries are resolved.
• Participate in developmental team meetings and activities to contribute to the success of the team.
• Send Weekly Status reports for all open orders

Skills/Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of sales experience with high-end furnishings and textiles
• Furniture Industry knowledge is a plus
• Must have proven and verifiable sales success record with developing business by expanding your customer base and growing sales

Benefit Offerings Include :

• Paid Time off of 15 days per year, accrued bi-weekly
• Eight Sick Days Per Year (or state-defined plans)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, including HDHP with HAS
• 401k Retirement Plan with Bi-Weekly Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits of Short-term Disability, Supplemental Life/ADD, Critical Illness, Accident, Norton, Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule : in-office schedule during standard business hours. Two of the work days per week may be worked remotely and may rotate based on business needs and team coverage. Specific scheduling will be coordinated with your manager.

Perennials and Sutherland participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Whether it's the executive who offers visionary leadership, or the sales professional who won't settle for less than perfection, a business needs great people and a collaborative environment to thrive. We maintain, develop, and inspire talented professionals and craftsmen. Our investment in people, equipment, and facilities results in a positive engaging workplace and gives our company a competitive edge in the marketplace. We believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We offer careers for smart, creative, high energy people driven to contribute in a team environment where everyone can win. We foster potential, celebrate success, and support every colleague. Perennials and Sutherland, LLC employees enjoy a vibrant office culture, welcoming and inclusive executive team, and fantastic work-life balance.