Design Sales Consultant, Ann Sacks
Work Mode:Onsite
Location:Onsite - Houston, TX
Opportunity
At Ann Sacks, our Design Sales Consultants (DSCs) are the
heart and soul of our success in the luxury interiors industry. As the
welcoming face of our brand, DSCs inspire the industry's top designers and
social media influencers to transform their most important spaces with our
world class selection.
DSCs play a pivotal role in driving sales through engaging and impactful
interactions, and business development skills. Whether meeting with homeowners
in our stunning showrooms, collaborating with trade professionals in their
design studios, or making virtual presentations to support client projects,
DSCs showcase their exceptional ability to connect and build lasting
relationships. They are dedicated to cultivating a thriving book of business
with both current and potential clients across assigned territories or business
segments. Success in this position is measured through achievement of net
order/sales goals, client satisfaction, and overall brand stewardship.
Specific Responsibilities
Relationship & Business Development
- Develop
new relationships and business for Ann Sacks to meet/exceed sales
goals.
- Make
outside sales calls to develop and grow client base, promoting brand
awareness and new products.
- Demonstrate
persistence and tenacity to reactivate dormant accounts, follow up on
leads, and develop a healthy pipeline of business.
- Network
with the professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings
and events; including in-store events.
Customer Service
- Contribute
to an inclusive, welcoming, and gracious work environment for colleagues
and clients.
- Offer
prompt, friendly, and gracious service, balancing appointments and walk-in
traffic to ensure client satisfaction and deliver sales
results.
- Maintain
an organized and aesthetically pleasing showroom environment.
Drive & Manage Sales Process
- Conduct
outside sales calls, with a focus on targeted top-selling and
high-potential accounts, marketing new and featured products.
- Leverage
Salesforce to manage customer relationships, interactions, leads and
opportunities to demonstrate an accurate pipeline.
- Follow
up on leads / quotes regularly to close business, processing paperwork
accurately.
- Create
and execute marketing plans and in-store events.
- Collaborate
with Customer Care team to track orders and ensure quality service.
Continuous Learning
- Develop
detailed knowledge of all product lines and features, utilizing internal
resources and peer network to establish expertise.
- Participate in internal training sessions and online learning to enhance product knowledge, and job skills such as presenting, negotiating, and closing sales.
Skills/Requirements
- Experience:
Minimum 2 years' sales experience required. Strong preference given to
prior experience in interior or architectural design or luxury retail
sales.
- Education:
Coursework, certificate or degree in interior design, business management,
or marketing is preferred but not required. Candidates with a variety of
educational backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
- Software: Experience with Windows operating systems and intermediate skills with MS
- Office suite are required. Experience with Salesforce or a CRM program is
highly preferred.
Other Key Skills
- Curiosity,
creativity, and passion for design, architecture, art, or fashion are
drivers of success!
- The
ideal candidate must possess demonstrated organizational and collaborative
skills with advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- Exemplary
customer service skills in support of long-term business development.
- Driven, goal-oriented individuals with a business owner mentality and desire to win are most successful in this role.
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