Maiden Home is growing a team of forward-thinking individuals who possess unique strengths and perspectives, an innate ability to inspire their colleagues, and an eagerness to reimagine the world of luxury furnishings.
This is a unique opportunity to join a brand that is primed for its next stage of growth–with a proven competitive advantage in its ability to attract, motivate and retain top talent across a range of disciplines. At Maiden Home, you’ll find a workspace that encourages innovation, creative expression, and teamwork, and your experience will be shaped by your performance, contributions, and drive.
Responsibilities
The Maiden Home Sales Team plays a pivotal role in nurturing the customer through the sales process. Sales Managers serve as the face of our brand to the customer, exemplifying our premium brand positioning and voice as well as our customer-first mentality. As a Senior Manager of Trade Sales, you will:
- Generate sales through personal contacts as well as Maiden Home's current book of business to help achieve personal and overall sales goals
- Grow the Maiden Home trade business with opening new accounts through outreach and networking within the design community
- Travel locally and domestically for trade client consultations and visits
- Offer friendly, timely, and proactive communication as an authority and resource for designers
- Become and expert on Maiden Home's collection, including all styles, fabrics/leathers, design and construction details
- Act as the face of the Maiden Home brand to our design community, mastering Maiden Home's voice across partner and customer communications
- Plan and execute industry events and trade shows, as needed
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in luxury design based sales, with an extensive personal book of business required
- Proven ability to set and achieve sales goals, collaborate and influence the sale
- Ability to work in a team selling environment
- The ability to be proactive, take ownership of tasks, and identify areas of improvement
- Showroom experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate in a premium brand voice
- Strong attention to detail and relentless follow- through in a fast paced startup environment
- Outstanding problem solving skills; "can-do" attitude and resourcefulness; always willing to go the extra mile for the customer
- Strong time management skills
- Proficiency in Kustomer or similar CX software is a plus
- AutoCAD knowledge is not required, but a plus
- Please note that this role is located full time in our Tribeca, NY office / New York City Flagship.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, up to 88% covered by Maiden Home for an individual
- 401(k) plan offering
- Unlimited vacation
- Annual furniture allowance & company discount
- Strong company culture, including team events
- Maiden Home office with perks like an open floor plan and snacks
About Maiden Home
Maiden Home is an authority in the world of luxury home furnishings. The brand designs original pieces at its New York studio, sources exquisite materials from trusted partners around the world, and works directly with distinguished artisans to bring them to life—then, it delivers them with prices and lead times that are unheard of in the furniture industry.
Maiden Home’s unwavering commitment to exceptional design and quality is praised by leading interior designers and publications including Architectural Digest and Elle Decor, and it has brought the brand consistent year over year growth.
Maiden Home is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
