BASIC FUNCTION
Baker|McGuire is one of the oldest and largest multi-line showrooms in the United States. Featuring outstanding representation of transitional, formal, and contemporary furniture as well as decorative accessories. We are currently looking to add a hybrid Sales Representative to our team – both Inside/Outside.
The Inside/Outside Sales Representative has the primary responsibility to maximize sales volume by growing existing business, developing new business, and providing the best possible sales service while enhancing Baker Interiors Group’s mission to offer the highest quality and service standards in the industry. They will bring their industry knowledge, passion for sales, experience, existing industry relationships and networking abilities to the role to build upon a business foundation that has been established by the showroom.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Experience in initiating, cultivating, and sustaining strong mutually beneficial relationships with the Design community in surrounding territories. Researching interior design firms, contacts and opportunities that would be appropriate for our product assortment. Instagram, lead gathering and looking for new opportunities.
• Schedule regular product presentations with design firms to introduce our latest and most impactful collections.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
• Be outgoing, positive and be comfortable presenting to groups.
• Maintain client relationships and grow sales with accounts on a yearly basis – and partner well with existing sales representatives when out in the field representing the showroom.
• Open new accounts in line with the Showroom manager and VP of Showrooms.
• Inform customers of prices, price increases, lead times and other product information.
• Create and maintain quotations for customers and follow through until close of sale.
• Provide customers with materials and catalogues for their libraries.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of previous high-end sales/customer experience, preferably in the furniture/design industry. Basic knowledge of the history of furniture design (periods, styles, designers, etc.) is preferred. Driver’s License required.
From our origins as a humble cabinet shop in 1890 to the glamour of today’s global showroom openings, glittering Hollywood events and more, Baker’s story is one that’s still vital and still evolving.
At Baker, we have established a rich tradition of handmade quality and craftsmanship. We are proud to work side-by-side with extraordinary artisans and master crafters, their trades passed down through the generations for more than a century. Together, we produce authentic designs of incomparable quality, rich in a complexity and detail. These unique capabilities allow us to nurture collaborative relationships with the most respected designers from all over the globe. The result? Exquisite furniture that will stand the test of time, beautifully.
