This is a rare opportunity to own Calico’s home market, New York City, one of the most competitive and design-forward territories in the world. As Account Executive, you will serve as the face of Calico to top-tier interior designers, architects, and commercial specifiers. You will manage and grow an established portfolio of relationships while selectively driving new business across commercial and high-end residential projects.

This role is built for a senior, self-directed sales professional who thrives in a relationship-driven environment and wants to be embedded in the design community at the highest level.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

Account Management & Relationship Building
- Own and manage a large portfolio of active accounts in NYC
- Build deep relationships with interior designers and architects
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all client needs—from samples to project execution
- Identify opportunities to expand within existing relationships

Sales Execution
- Convert inbound demand into active projects and orders
- Maintain strong visibility into pipeline and opportunity progression
- Support both residential projects and growing commercial opportunities across the region
- Build toward increased new business development as the territory matures

Market Development
- Establish and grow Calicoʼs presence within the NYC design community
- Attend and represent the brand at local and regional design events
- Develop relationships with emerging designers and established firms alike

Client Experience & Operations
- Deliver a best-in-class, high-touch client experience
- Manage samples, quotes, and follow-up with speed and accuracy
- Maintain CRM hygiene and clear pipeline reporting

Location: NYC Metro Area

Travel: Approximately 25% field-based, including client appointments and territory sales activities, may vary based on company needs.

Reports To: NY Sales Manager

Experience: 5–7+ years in luxury design sales
Network: Existing relationships in the NYC design community
Account Management Strength: Comfortable managing high-volume accounts with long sales cycles
Residential Expertise: Strong understanding of high-end residential workflows and expectations
Commercial Exposure: Experience or interest in growing commercial business over time
Work Style: Independent, proactive, highly organized
Communication: Polished and credible with discerning clients

Compensation & Benefits
$75,000 – $115,000 base salary + commission + benefits
401(k)
Immediate Health, dental, and vision benefits
Remote-first flexibility
Growth opportunity within a design-led brand

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you must submit a 3-minute video to our HR portal, https://airtable.com/appJ2PIKMbivSjIu5/pag5zUsdW5Wo0xYbs/form, along with your resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references. Applications without these materials will not be reviewed.

Please submit 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?

Calico Wallpaper is a design studio redefining the role of wallcovering within the built environment. Partnering with independent artists to combine hand-crafted techniques with digital innovation; we create non-repeating, immersive surfaces used by designers to transform spaces into something entirely original.

Our work appears in luxury boutique hospitality, residential projects, and flagship commercial environments across the globe. Recognized by leading design publications and featured at Milan Design Week - as well as the Smithsonian Institution - Calico has become a go-to brand for designers pushing the boundaries of interiors.

We're not following the category—we're helping to redefine it.

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