Stamford- Account Manager (A&D Trade/Luxury Carpet Sales Professional)

Luxury Carpet Sales Professional

STARK is seeking to hire an experienced Luxury Carpet Sales Professional with a proven track-record selling to the trades (Interior Designers, Architectural Firms) for our Stamford, CT Showroom.
Base pay commensurate with experience. Eligible for additional sales commission and/or sales incentive bonus
Job Responsibilities:
Prospect new trade business and walk-in clients, and follow up on assigned open accounts.
Advise clients on product attributes and qualities based on their needs through networking, market analysis, and personal judgment.
Identify potential clients and create strategic, client-centric marketing plans (including visit schedules and frequency).
Cold call potential clients using customized sales and marketing scripts tailored to each client.
Prepare pre- and post-visit reports, assess purchasing potential, and deliver analysis to senior management.
Collaborate on developing the company's core messaging to clients.
Lead and organize client-specific events, including strategy, budgeting, and invitee management.
Prepare sales documents to initiate and close sales; assist with layout creation for installations from a design perspective.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Carpet sales experience preferred; general sales experience preferred (training provided).
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Must have strong relationships with interior design clientele and a genuine interest in the interior design trade.
Advanced knowledge of carpet qualities, attributes, and manufacturing techniques preferred.
B.A./B.S. degree in Interior Design or related field and a minimum of 2 years of carpet sales experience to the trade, or a minimum of 5 years of carpet sales experience to the trade in lieu of educational requirements.
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental Benefits
Great Paid Time Off Policy
401k match
Please note: At this time, we are not engaging with third-party or agency recruiters for this position. We appreciate your understanding and request that only individual applicants apply directly. Thank you for respecting our recruitment process.