RUG SPECIALIST – New York Showroom

* Qualified candidates, please submit cover letter and resume. Resumes sent without cover letters will not be considered *

Holland & Sherry in search of an experienced Sales Associate to join our team in our New York City showroom as a Rug Sales Specialist. This is a full-time in-person position based out of our New York showroom in the Decoration & Design Building.

Our new team member must be personable, highly motivated, and capable of working efficiently on an individual and group level. Our company is rapidly expanding; creating exciting new opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Research and establish new client relationships as well as cultivating existing client relationships within the design industry
• Develop thorough industry and product knowledge
• Drive sales by presenting Holland & Sherry and represented rug lines to design industry professionals and other trade members both inside and outside of the showroom
• Produce and routinely update target client lists and sales strategies
• Promptly following up on all client inquiries
• Correspond with our customer service team and product managers

Job Requirements

> Willingness to pack and carry a suitcase throughout Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn in order to show samples on a regular basis

> Regular outreach to clients in order to secure presentations

> A positive, can-do attitude

> Eagerness to learn and share with others

> A respectful and punctual nature

> High proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and a willingness to learn necessary CRM systems specific to Holland & Sherry

> 2-4 years of interior design or related industry experience

> Showroom experience preferred not required

Salary range is $65-80K annually.

• Please note this position requires a training period of appx. 3 months in which you will shadow/assist current Rug Sales Specialists.

ABOUT THE COMPANY: From our inception in 1836, Holland & Sherry has specialized in the finest textiles for the apparel industry. In 1998, Holland & Sherry Interiors was born out of this legacy. Taking inspiration from these traditional apparel fabrics, our interiors textiles have a transitional quality suited for all aspects of the decorated room. In addition to fabrics, Holland & Sherry has developed collections which range across product categories from custom embroidery, rugs, wallcovering and trim, to leather, hardware and lighting.

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