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Job Description Our family atelier is eager to welcome new members of our sales team at the most exciting time in our company’s history. As one of our teammates, you will have access to prominent designers, architects, and luxury home specialists seeking high‑end rugs for their projects. Our showroom is expansive, and our team is made of smart, capable professionals with great energy—eager to teach you our craft hands‑on.
Responsibilities
Become familiar with our new and existing collections and samples, along with an awareness of major high‑end brands in the art, design, fashion, and furniture industry.
Manage accounts personally and service them professionally.
Bring in new accounts through traditional and creative new methods.
Present on social media and passion to explore its potential as a networking resource and educational tool.
Be hands‑on in our creative den, while constantly encouraging its energy and offering ideas to keep an organized, engaging look and feel to our home.
Work with other sales specialists and our Phenom on collaborative projects.
Maintain regular contact with designers to keep them updated on new additions to the collections for potential projects.
Expand connections with design professionals and network at design events and exhibitions to nurture strong relationships.
Experience and Skills
3–5 years of sales experience in our field or a relevant discipline.
A skilled researcher and avid reader of trade publications, able to stay current with competitors and trends in design, home furnishings, fashion, art, social media, etc.
Fluent in written and spoken English, with clear and concise communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and a kind demeanor with all colleagues, both teammates and clients alike.
Passionate for home furnishings, design, color, art, and craft.
Multitasking and keeping track of long‑term custom projects.
Hardworking, patient, and service‑oriented during projects with many moving parts.
Excited to collaborate, and encouraging teamwork in group projects.
Social media enthusiasts, able to maintain a presence on the best platforms.
Familiarity with basic systems like Mac OS and Google Suite, and a willingness to learn new systems as we grow.
About Our Company Rug & Kilim is a family‑owned New York atelier, renowned for its vast, well‑curated inventory and strong archive of custom designs. For over four decades, Rug & Kilim—led by Jahanshah Nazmiyal—has pioneered the design and development industry, innovating with an encyclopedia of textures, colors, pile heights, yarns, and natural fibers, culminating in a haute couture‑inspired custom collection. The archive spans from the 17th Century to contemporary designs, benefiting from a rich collection of antique, vintage, and modern designs in Scandinavian, Art Deco, Mid‑Century Modern, Moroccan, and European rugs and Kilims.
Contact Violet Gene Sciandra HR vi@rugandkilim.com 212‑829‑9995
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Rug Sales Specialist
role at
Business of Home
Job Description Our family atelier is eager to welcome new members of our sales team at the most exciting time in our company’s history. As one of our teammates, you will have access to prominent designers, architects, and luxury home specialists seeking high‑end rugs for their projects. Our showroom is expansive, and our team is made of smart, capable professionals with great energy—eager to teach you our craft hands‑on.
Responsibilities
Become familiar with our new and existing collections and samples, along with an awareness of major high‑end brands in the art, design, fashion, and furniture industry.
Manage accounts personally and service them professionally.
Bring in new accounts through traditional and creative new methods.
Present on social media and passion to explore its potential as a networking resource and educational tool.
Be hands‑on in our creative den, while constantly encouraging its energy and offering ideas to keep an organized, engaging look and feel to our home.
Work with other sales specialists and our Phenom on collaborative projects.
Maintain regular contact with designers to keep them updated on new additions to the collections for potential projects.
Expand connections with design professionals and network at design events and exhibitions to nurture strong relationships.
Experience and Skills
3–5 years of sales experience in our field or a relevant discipline.
A skilled researcher and avid reader of trade publications, able to stay current with competitors and trends in design, home furnishings, fashion, art, social media, etc.
Fluent in written and spoken English, with clear and concise communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and a kind demeanor with all colleagues, both teammates and clients alike.
Passionate for home furnishings, design, color, art, and craft.
Multitasking and keeping track of long‑term custom projects.
Hardworking, patient, and service‑oriented during projects with many moving parts.
Excited to collaborate, and encouraging teamwork in group projects.
Social media enthusiasts, able to maintain a presence on the best platforms.
Familiarity with basic systems like Mac OS and Google Suite, and a willingness to learn new systems as we grow.
About Our Company Rug & Kilim is a family‑owned New York atelier, renowned for its vast, well‑curated inventory and strong archive of custom designs. For over four decades, Rug & Kilim—led by Jahanshah Nazmiyal—has pioneered the design and development industry, innovating with an encyclopedia of textures, colors, pile heights, yarns, and natural fibers, culminating in a haute couture‑inspired custom collection. The archive spans from the 17th Century to contemporary designs, benefiting from a rich collection of antique, vintage, and modern designs in Scandinavian, Art Deco, Mid‑Century Modern, Moroccan, and European rugs and Kilims.
Contact Violet Gene Sciandra HR vi@rugandkilim.com 212‑829‑9995
Apply »
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