As the New York Sales Representative for Rug Art International, you will bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for luxury rugs and carpets to our well-established clientele. This is ideal for a sales professional with an established network in the high-end hospitality and contract segments. You’ll drive revenue growth by building and nurturing relationships with upscale resorts, hotels, and interior designers who seek timeless rugs and carpets.
YOUR CAPABILITIES ARE
- Proven experience in luxury sales to the trade, focusing on the hospitality and high-end design sectors.
- Strong network within New York’s luxury hospitality and contract industries, particularly in hotel and high-end residential segments.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate RUG ART's brand values and benefits to sophisticated clients.
- Results-driven mindset, proven to meet or exceed sales targets in a commission-encouraged role.
- Knowledge of rugs, textiles, design trends, and familiarity with Interior Designers and Architects as clients is a must.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
-Client acquisition and relationship building
-Identify and engage potential clients within luxury hotels, Interior Design Firms, and high-end hospitality groups in the New York market and beyond.
Establish and grow long-lasting relationships with industry stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor to clients.
-Actively participate in industry events, including trade shows, design showcases, and networking opportunities, to represent the RUG ART brand and cultivate relationships with industry professionals.
-Regularly meet with clients to fulfill sample requests, ensuring timely delivery, and installation oversight.
This role requires relevant industry contacts and strong sales abilities to grow business from the showroom located in the Design and Decoration Building in midtown Manhattan. Professional attire and a professional attitude, always. Training will be provided along with competitive compensation including base salary, commission, and paid vacation.
For more than 25 years, RUG ART INTERNATIONAL has provided architects and interior designers with rugs and carpets of unrivaled beauty and the highest handcrafted quality offered in the industry. We are a privately owned label whose award-winning rugs have been sold all over the world.
