JOB TITLE: Junior Sales / Account Representative
JOB LOCATION: Gallery In-Person (NY)
REPORTS TO: Regional Sales Manager
Position Description:
The Junior Sales / Account Representative is responsible for developing new client relationships and managing a growing book of business for The Future Perfect. This role is designed for an early-career sales professional who is motivated, curious, and eager to build long-term client relationships in the world of interiors and design. While training and guidance will be provided, this position requires ownership, initiative, and a strong interest in sales performance.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Build and manage a personal book of business, including new and returning TFP clients
Maintain a weekly calendar of meetings with trade clients, both new and existing
Prospect consistently through outreach, networking, and follow-up to drive new customer acquisition
Learn clients’ buying behaviors, preferences, and internal decision-making structures to effectively service their needs
Manage the sales cycle from initial contact through order delivery, coordinating with internal teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Prepare customized materials for trade meetings and off-site presentations
Track activity, opportunities, and client communication using internal systems and tools
Develop a strong working knowledge of TFP’s artists, makers, and manufacturers
Maintain a professional, welcoming presence in the gallery and assist with upholding gallery standards
Key Qualifications for Success
Strong interest in sales, client development, and relationship building
Genuine enthusiasm for interiors, design, art, and craftsmanship
Self-motivated with a desire to grow a personal client base
Comfortable initiating conversations and outreach with new clients
Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
Positive, solutions-oriented mindset
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize sales activities
Founded by David Alhadeff in 2003, The Future Perfect is one of the world’s foremost contemporary design galleries, distinguished by its range of vision and curatorial focus, which showcases studio-created works alongside one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces.
In its over 20-year history, the gallery has introduced highly collectible works by seminal design talents such as Lindsey Adelman, Jason Miller, and Piet Hein Eek. Acting as both a catalyst and an industry authority, The Future Perfect has forged relationships with some of the world’s most influential artists, designers, and craftspeople.
Today, The Future Perfect’s prestigious gallery program is tailored to each of its unique locations in North America, with houses in Manhattan’s West Village, Los Angeles’ Hollywood Hills, and Miami’s Little Haiti, as well as our San Francisco gallery located in Pacific Heights. Each space offers specialized programming that includes exclusive exhibitions from cutting-edge contemporary artists as well as an eclectic mix of contemporary production and gallery pieces.
Each Future Perfect location – be it in New York or California or Florida – offers site-specific collections that adhere to Alhadeff’s original vision: the coalescence of playfulness, craftsmanship, and innovation. Alhadeff and The Future Perfect continue to expand their community: shifting the borders between gallerist, dealer, and merchant, opening new pathways for artists and collectors alike.
