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Phillip Jeffries Ltd

Outside Sales Representative

Phillip Jeffries Ltd, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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Phillip Jeffries, the world’s leader in natural, textured, and specialty wallcoverings, has been providing award‑winning designs to the architectural and interior design community for over 40 years. Our collections are featured in iconic spaces such as the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas and Barney’s New York stores.

About the Role We are looking for a dynamic

Sales Representative

to introduce clients in Orlando, Tampa & Jacksonville to our world of texture, pattern, and design. In this role, you will be the face of Phillip Jeffries to the design community, helping bring extraordinary spaces to life while balancing time between a home office and traveling to surrounding clients.

Responsibilities Selling

Represent Phillip Jeffries in the Orlando, Tampa & Jacksonville hospitality and commercial design markets

Support business development efforts and contribute to achieving sales targets

Maintain and update client libraries with new product launches

Engage focused accounts on a regular schedule to strengthen relationships

Build strong product knowledge to recommend the right solutions for each project

Communicate product benefits clearly and confidently to clients

Collaborate with the Regional Manager to help execute local sales strategies

Act as a point of contact for clients and respond to inquiries in a timely manner

Partner with design, sales, and marketing teams to drive client satisfaction

Promote Phillip Jeffries at local design schools when opportunities arise

Maintain a personal trunk or at‑home library to support client meetings

Equip clients with tools and resources to assist in decision‑making process

Keep CRM records up to date, including activity logs and project notes

Track and manage your T&E budget with fiscal responsibility

CRM Project Management

Use CRM to monitor project pipelines and track progress

Work with Project Coordinators to support conversions and timelines

Identify when custom solutions are needed and involve the appropriate expert

Assist in gathering pricing information and coordinating project details

Collaborate with other reps to manage shared stakeholders (procurement firms, hotel groups, designers)

Help monitor timelines for spec approvals, model rooms, and installations

Join regular check‑ins with Project Coordinators to keep projects moving

Follow up on project inquiries, sample requests, and orders

Business Development

Identify and reach out to new clients in the territory

Leverage social media to share the Phillip Jeffries brand and engage potential clients

Partner with other sales reps to support project coordination and introductions

Maintain strong relationships by understanding client goals and preferences

Plan and host events such as lunch & learns, happy hours, and industry gatherings

Attend tradeshows and local industry events like NEWH and IIDA

Keep a pulse on market trends, competitor activity, and client feedback

Qualifications

Local expertise in Orlando, Tampa, or Jacksonville, FL

4+ years in sales or business development, ideally in interior design, commercial furnishings, or hospitality

Organized, experienced with long‑lead, spec‑driven projects

Willingness to travel for tradeshows, events at headquarters, and key brand moments

Tech‑savvy: comfortable navigating ERP and CRM systems

Home‑office ready with reliable technology and connectivity

Dependable transportation with space for sales materials and samples

Customer‑focused, responsive, and client‑centric service orientation

Positive, can‑do energy that inspires others

Collaborative team player valuing communication and shared wins

Detail‑driven with strong organizational and analytical skills

Excellent communicator, both in person and in writing

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience and passion emphasized

Benefits

Base salary $75,000‑$85,000 annually (based on experience)

Generous tiered commission program with uncapped potential earnings

Annual company bonus program

Annual cost‑of‑living increase

Company retirement plan – 10% automatic contribution

Medical coverage at $40/month employee cost

Spouse/Domestic Partner/Civil Union coverage

Family coverage

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Prescription plan

Dental and vision coverage

Tax advantages through Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

16 paid days off per year

10 paid holidays

Company closure week between Christmas & New Year’s

Earn paid time off for community service – up to 3 days per year

Detailed onboarding plans with 30/60/90‑day goals and training

Employee discount on Phillips Jeffries wallcoverings

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Sales, Design, and Customer Service – Industry: Design Services

Phillip Jeffries is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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