Job Post
NY Contract Inside & Outside Sales Representative
Company:
Zimmer + Rohde
Duration:
Full-time
Date Posted:
07/12/24
Category:
Sales & Marketing
Location:
New York
Salary:
100-150k
Are you looking to join an industry leader in luxury textiles & wallcovering? Zimmer + Rohde has an exciting opportunity on our New York team!
Having seen significant success in our Hospitality segment over the last couple of years with top NYC A+D firms, we are looking for a passionate team player to continue to grow and build on its early success.
Are you a seasoned A+D sales rep with strong Contract knowledge looking for a more fulfilling role? An interior designer working in the Contract world and looking for a career change where you can be part of a fun and engaged team? If you’re passionate about interior design, a go-getter and have this experience, we’d love to hear from YOU!
This sales position is responsible for promoting Zimmer + Rohde’s six brands of luxury high-end fabrics & wallcovering, in-addition to the showroom’s multi-line brands:
- Determine and sell appropriate products and reinforce brand positioning in the marketplace
- Schedule in-person product presentations for both new and existing collections
- Proactively offer thoughtful product recommendations based on specific practice or project needs
- Assist designers with product information providing specifications, quotes, processing orders, and advising on customization possibilities and process
- Manage leads, track and register projects
- Analyze accounts to identify growth opportunities and market the products to maximize Contract sales potential
- Cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with design professionals & specifiers, keeping ZR and its product and service offerings top of mind
- Seek out new Contract business opportunities through research, participation in industry events and trade affiliations
- Meet or exceed annual sales targets
- Provide accurate and timely reports to management
- Occasional travel/ participation in Trade events outside of NY
- Minimum 2 years of Contract/ Hospitality sales experience selling luxury goods within the A&D community, preferably in Contract textiles or wallcovering, OR strong knowledge of Contract interior design
- BA degree preferred
- Proficient in MS Office, specifically Outlook and Excel
- Strong organizational skills and follow up,
- Excellent time management, communication, and strong presentation skills
- Exceptional customer service and client development skills
Family-run for four generations, Zimmer + Rohde is one of the leading textile companies in Europe. Since its foundation in 1899, tradition and experience have marked every step taken by our company, which stands for exclusive furnishing, innovative design and expert advice. With subsidiaries in New York, Paris, Milan, London, Dubai and Hong Kong, Zimmer + Rohde quality never fails to impress worldwide.
COMPENSATION:
- Competitive Base Salary (dependent on experience) + Commission
- 401K plan w/ company match (3%)
- PTO + Sick Days
- 15 Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and more
Zimmer + Rohde is committed to equal opportunity employment and hires qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, gender identity, or sexual preference.
Ana Pereira
Showroom Manager (New York)
a.pereira@zimmer-rohde.com