ABOUT
OBEETEE was established in 1920 and today is India's leading producer and exporter of exquisite hand knotted, hand tufted and flat woven rugs. In 1997, Obeetee opened its stunning showroom in New York City to facilitate both product marketing and distribution.
JobDescription
Partner with senior leadership to assist with retail and trade account maintenance and product development for key clients
Recommend sales strategies for improvement and for broadening the mix of product offerings, based on market research and competitor analysis
Develop product development initiatives for key clients in partnership with the design team
Ensure projects in the pipeline are taken to the finish line with approved pricing, quality and design so PO’s are placed
Follow-up with the logistics and order management teams to ensure all orders are on time
Handle shipments to and from the showroom including sample dispatch from our factories
Assist with onboarding of new clients and creation of product assortments/presentations
Management of showroom and in person client meetings
Collaborate on seasonal showroom set ups
JOBREQUIREMENTS
Prior experience in B2B, hospitality and residential sales
Ability to project manage multiple accounts simultaneously
Maintain major client relationships
Identify market opportunities and weaknesses or deficiencies and take action to ensure positive sales outcome
Work with Leadership to identify product gaps and opportunities and implement sales strategies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS required.
Based in New York City--this is not a remote job
5 years of experience in sales and product development with anestablished home furnishings and/or flooring retailers, wholesalers and/or Importers
Microsoft Office knowledge (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Outlook)
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Strong customer service skills
Well-spoken and able to convey ideas, thoughts, and information effectively
Highly motivated, persistent, and skilled negotiator
Plans and carries out responsibilities with little to no direction
Comfortable working independently
Ability to take on and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner
Handles deadlines and pressure with ease
Works well in a team environment
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JobDescription
Partner with senior leadership to assist with retail and trade account maintenance and product development for key clients
Recommend sales strategies for improvement and for broadening the mix of product offerings, based on market research and competitor analysis
Develop product development initiatives for key clients in partnership with the design team
Ensure projects in the pipeline are taken to the finish line with approved pricing, quality and design so PO’s are placed
Follow-up with the logistics and order management teams to ensure all orders are on time
Handle shipments to and from the showroom including sample dispatch from our factories
Assist with onboarding of new clients and creation of product assortments/presentations
Management of showroom and in person client meetings
Collaborate on seasonal showroom set ups
JOBREQUIREMENTS
Prior experience in B2B, hospitality and residential sales
Ability to project manage multiple accounts simultaneously
Maintain major client relationships
Identify market opportunities and weaknesses or deficiencies and take action to ensure positive sales outcome
Work with Leadership to identify product gaps and opportunities and implement sales strategies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS required.
Based in New York City--this is not a remote job
5 years of experience in sales and product development with anestablished home furnishings and/or flooring retailers, wholesalers and/or Importers
Microsoft Office knowledge (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Outlook)
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Strong customer service skills
Well-spoken and able to convey ideas, thoughts, and information effectively
Highly motivated, persistent, and skilled negotiator
Plans and carries out responsibilities with little to no direction
Comfortable working independently
Ability to take on and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner
Handles deadlines and pressure with ease
Works well in a team environment
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