Gloster Los Angeles is searching for a Residential Sales Specialist to join our dynamic studio team. The Residential Sales Specialist is responsible for business development within the territory – spearheading new leads and contacts. They will be responsible for supporting studio events and Gloster A&D events, as well as participating within the local A&D community through networking and social events.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit. We look for candidates that can think outside of the box and be innovative in creating new opportunities. Must be an excellent communicator and a strong team player.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Develop and deliver presentations to architects, designers, purchasing agents, and owner’s representatives in the residential sector. Be comfortable working with high net worth individuals and company executives. Be a participant of ideas and strategy when working with immediate team and other teams within the company
• Establish and maintain relationships with key accounts. Ability to build rapport and trustworthy relationships with clientele, customers and team members
• Sell within the residential market sector
• Fast learner, problem solver, with excellent judgment skills
• Travel required
• Brand ambassador for A & D community. Create meaningful connections.
• Manage current accounts and expectations to ensure company and client satisfaction
• Handle day to day customer care within the studio as needed
• Understand how to develop appointments and be willing to do this every week
• Other duties as needed
Qualifications:
• 4+ years previous sales experience, preferred experience in premium furniture, accessories, or luxury products
• Experience and success within the A&D community or luxury products
• Detail oriented, well organized with an emphasis on time management skills and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Friendly, professional, positive attitude demeanor and comfortable with a diverse team and clientele base
• Bi-lingual preferred
Gloster Furniture America is a leading manufacturer of premier outdoor furniture. In conjunction with our sister companies in Indonesia and Germany, Gloster is one of the world’s largest international producers of responsibly produced outdoor teak furniture. Understanding our teak resources and respecting the sustainable culture, we only harvest what we plant ourselves. Our philosophy is simple; design the most well-crafted, innovative product while honoring our teak roots, from seed to seat. We may live in a different world than the one occupied by our founders, but one thing remains the same - we are furniture makers whose sole focus is to design and build the world’s finest outdoor furniture.
