Architectural Design, Budgeting, Cold Calling Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Consultative Sales, Documentation, Interior Design, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing Methods, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Plan, Purchasing/Procurement, Sales, Sales Commission, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Strategic Planning
Location: Syosset, NY
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with alternating Saturdays
STARK is seeking to hire an Account Manager for our Syosset showroom to build and grow a strong book of business within the luxury carpet and interior design market. This role is ideal for a sales professional with a passion for design, relationship-building, and consultative selling to the trade.
Job Responsibilities:
- Build, develop, and manage a book of business at the Syosset showroom to achieve long-term sales success.
- Advise clients on product attributes and qualities based on their design needs, market trends, and project requirements.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with interior designers, architects, and trade partners through networking and consistent outreach.
- Identify prospective clients and create strategic, client-centric marketing and visitation plans.
- Conduct targeted outreach and cold calling using customized sales and marketing scripts.
- Prepare pre- and post-client visit reports, assess client purchasing potential, and share insights with senior management.
- Collaborate on the development and communication of STARK’s core message to clients.
- Plan, lead, and host client events with discretion over budgets and invitees.
- Prepare sales documentation to initiate and close orders, and collaborate on layouts and installations from a design perspective.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Must be available to work Saturdays on a rotating basis
- Carpet experience and/or related industry experience strongly preferred.
- Luxury brand sales experience is a plus.
- Established relationships within the interior design trade preferred.
- Strong interest in interior design with excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
- Advanced knowledge of carpet qualities, attributes, and manufacturing techniques is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree (Interior Design or related field preferred) is a plus.
- Prior sales experience “to the trade” is highly desirable.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base pay commensurate with experience.
- Eligible for additional sales commission and/or sales incentive bonuses.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off policy
- 401(k) with company match
Please note: At this time, we are not engaging with third-party or agency recruiters for this position. We appreciate your understanding and kindly request that only individual applicants apply directly.