The Account Executive will provide essential support to the Sales Manager in managing all sales-related tasks within their designated territory. The Account Executive will collaborate closely with the Sales Manager to ensure smooth operations and client satisfaction.
Essential Functions:
1. Administrative & Operational Support:
Documentation and Reporting:
- Assist in preparing weekly call reports and sales recaps.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions, sales activities, and results.
Sample Management:
- Process and track client sample orders, ensuring timely delivery.
- Monitor inventory of sample materials and coordinate restocking.
Sales Collateral:
- Prepare and distribute brochures, samples, and digital resources.
- Ensure sales materials are current and accessible.
2. Client Service & Relationship Management:
Client Communication:
- Respond to client inquiries and provide product information.
- Schedule presentations, meetings, and follow-ups with clients.
Client Support:
- Address client needs and concerns, ensuring a high level of customer service.
- Maintain and update Calico’s presence in client libraries.
3. Event Coordination & Participation:
Event Preparation:
- Assist in preparations for trade events and networking opportunities.
- Coordinate event logistics, including booth setup and travel arrangements.
On-Site Support:
- Provide on-site assistance during trade shows, helping with setup and attendee engagement.
4. Sales & Territory Support:
Territory Analysis:
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitor activities, and growth potential.
Sales Support:
- Assist in implementing territory-specific sales strategies.
- Support tracking of sales targets and progress within the territory.
- Must be based in Los Angeles
- Minimum of 3 years of administrative or sales support experience; experience in the interior design or wallcovering industry is a plus.
- Attitude: Upbeat, energetic, and a can-do attitude.
- Work Environment: Ability to work from a home office and showroom; hybrid work model.
- Team Player: Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Organizational Skills: Stellar organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Customer-Centric: Track record of providing fast response times and a customer-centric mentality.
- Communication: Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Technology Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office, Google Suite, and well-versed with ERP/CRM systems.
- Travel: Some travel required for regular client visits, trade shows, and company events.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation and internet required.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a 3-minute video answering the following questions:
- Why are you interested in this position?
- What do you know about our company?
- What is your ideal work environment?
- What are your strengths?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
Email: careers@calicowallpaper.com
Applications without these materials will not be reviewed.
Calico Wallpaper is a designer of bespoke wallpaper. The company was founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 2013 by creative and life partners Nicholas and Rachel Cope. Their process combines artisanal methods from the decorative arts, such as traditional marbling and dip-dyeing techniques, with innovative technologies. Calico Wallpaper works with a global roster of leading designers and architects. In addition to residential and hospitality projects, Calico Wallpaper’s designs have been exhibited internationally at Milan Design Week and London Design Festival and have obtained a place in the permanent collection at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
