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Sales Associate / Account Manager (Trade)

Idube Creative House, Salt Lake City, UT, United States


1099 Contractor | Commission-Only | Hybrid (WFH + Client Offices) | Immediate Start

Territories Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico

Each hire will cover 1–3 states, based on location and experience.

We’re open to candidates living in major hubs or mountain towns (examples: Aspen, Vail, Telluride, Park City, Jackson, Bozeman, Big Sky, Sun Valley, Denver, Phoenix, Scottsdale).

About Idube Creative House Idube Creative House is a design‑driven brand rooted in craft, sustainability, and integrity. We curate and create artisan‑made products using the finest natural fibers and materials—working only with vendors and clients who care deeply about quality, provenance, and responsibility.

The Role You’ll own relationships and revenue in your territory, working directly with interior designers, architects, and contractors. Your focus is building trust, uncovering projects, educating clients, and growing accounts—while internal support handles much of the operational load.

Customer Service Agent

handling quotes and order tracking

Vendor product knowledge training

so you’re fully equipped and confident

Activity Expectations (Typical)

~ 70 client meetings per month

~ 50 new client drop‑bys per month

Travel rhythms vary by territory. Some markets allow daily local meetings; others require focused travel weeks. You’ll also travel with vendors and plan territory weeks around their visits.

What You’ll Do

Build and maintain strong relationships with designers, architects, and contractors

Prospect and open new accounts (strategic outreach + in‑person drop‑bys)

Lead high‑volume meetings and project discovery conversations

Educate clients on product lines, materials, sustainability, and provenance

Ask smart questions to uncover all active and upcoming projects

Follow up consistently and manage a clean, organized pipeline

Partner with internal support to deliver a seamless client experience

Coordinate travel and vendor weeks to maximize growth

Must Haves

World‑class sales skills (trust‑building, objection handling, closing)

Strong communication and adaptability

Self‑management, high energy, and a growth mindset

Passion for sustainability, craft, and meaningful design

Comfort with travel and a client‑facing schedule

Nice to Haves

Luxury home or high‑end clientele experience

Trade/design experience or an existing designer network

Showroom experience

Rug, textile, or furniture manufacturing knowledge

Compensation & Perks

1099 contractor, commission‑only

(high upside)

Very flexible schedule + unlimited vacation

(performance‑based)

1‑week onboarding + monthly business consulting

(over $20,000 value)

Additional onboarding support for as long as needed

Bonus trips to

Peru, Japan, France, and Italy

when goals are hit

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