Account Sales Executive/Inside Sales | Dallas
Job Description
Sales Account Executive | Architectural Products – Showroom Based | Dallas, TX
We seek a customer-focused Sales Account Executive for our client's established but growing team. The company has a collaborative, engaging, challenging, and welcoming culture. With a focus on growth and innovation, they are able to maintain a collaborative and supportive environment for all.
The Architectural Sales Account Executive is a skilled-level sales position and is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys selling beautiful high-end products. This position works primarily inside the showroom and is responsible for handling sales activities in the architecture and design industry and supporting the daily showroom sales activities. This position is also responsible for meeting sales goals and objectives assigned by the Showroom Branch Manager.
What you will do
- Establishes and nurtures relationships with Trade Partners (architects, designers, etc.), resulting in consistent sales growth.
- Offers excellent service to clients in the showroom.
- Schedules appointments and visits to existing and potential customers to present products and services that will meet the customer’s current and future needs.
- Establishes new accounts and partnerships and builds a relationship with customers. Collects information to record opportunities and track the projects.
- Full product knowledge to educate customers on applications and best specifications; pushing specifications and following the project all the way through the sale.
- Enters orders and processes paperwork following established procedures.
- Listens to and resolves customer complaints regarding service, products, or personnel. Notifies the General Manager, Branch Manager, and/or executive management immediately of complaints received regardless of urgency.
- Follow established sales procedures and pricing policies.
- Meets sales goals and objectives assigned by the General Manager or Branch Manager.
- Meets with the General Manager or Branch Manager on a weekly basis to develop methods and procedures to increase sales and expand markets and business base. Prepares reports of activities and assigned accounts for the General Manager or Branch Manager on a weekly basis or as requested.
- Develops and maintains product knowledge of merchandise and available sales promotional materials.
- Follows up on assignments or projects the Regional Sales Manager or Branch Manager assigns.
Qualifications
- Two to four years of sales experience in an architectural and design environment
- Prior experience working with the trade industry preferred; interior design background a plus
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in business, architecture, interior design, or related field preferred.
- Knowledge of stone and tile and the ability to read Architectural plans preferred.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office
- Excellent client service skills and people skills and enjoy building relationships.
- Effective communication skills
- Sales-driven, goal-oriented, and successful at prospecting for new accounts.
- Detailed and excellent follow through
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual Salary + Commission Structure + Full Benefits Package
- Benefits include healthcare, 401k plan, PTO, Sick Days, Holidays, Expense reimbursement, team gatherings, company advancements, and more
For immediate review and consideration, contact: Tiffany Walsh - Tiffany@InteriorTalent.com
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Why work with Interior Talent?
- OUR CLIENTS hire us to FIND YOU
- Exclusively focused on the Architecture and Design industries
- We work with the DECISION MAKERS – Owners, Principals, Directors, and HR
- CONFIDENTIALITY & PROFESSIONALISM: We assist with the entire process so that looking into a new opportunity is DISCRETE and CONFIDENTIAL – we highly value your current position and will never do anything that would bring your future into jeopardy
- EXPERTISE: In the industry since 2003
- We are your advocate, and WE GET IT – we know making a career decision is difficult, and we’re here for you throughout the whole process
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Meet Your Recruiter
Tiffany Walsh
Project Manager
Tiffany is an experienced recruitment, project management, and business development executive who focuses on being a dedicated partner to those who work with her. She has a diverse background in industries, including retail, hospitality, IT, government, commercial, and more, which allows her to think and apply her expertise when partnering with you strategically. Throughout Tiffany’s experience, she has developed and honed her talents in recruitment, strategic growth planning, and client relationship-building. Whether you are a candidate or a firm, she is your dedicated partner and a resource for you. Outside of the office, you will find Tiffany enjoying time with her family, friends, and dogs or cheering on Florida State University, her alma mater. You can reach her at Tiffany@InteriorTalent.com.