Design Sales Consultant, Ann Sacks

The Ann Sacks Design Sales Consultant is responsible for driving top-line sales through the development of relationships with trade professionals and homeowners. The Design Sales Consultant demonstrates a high level of proficiency in maintaining a strong book of business through a focus on high impact interactions with Top 25, Next 25 and New 25 clients within an assigned territory.Key duties of the position include:Develop new relationships and business for Ann Sacks to meet and exceed sales goals.Regularly review and update Territory Business Development Plan and sales forecasting.Conduct daily follow up with customers, quotes and leads to generate and close business.Engage in strategic outreach to develop and grow the client base.Network with the professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings and events; including in-store events.The Design Sales Consultant leverages established product and sales skill knowledge and top-notch customer service and marketing skills to deliver a gracious customer experience and achieve strong results. Success in the position will be measured through achievement of orders commitment goal.Specific ResponsibilitiesDrive sales to meet and exceed sales commitment.Provide high quality customer service to scheduled appointments and walk-in traffic.Conduct daily follow-up on outstanding quotes.Develop and execute marketing plans to current and potential customer base.Participate in planning and execution of in-store events.Develop repeat sales, new relationships and future business.Create a strategic sales plan and detailed tracking of customer interactions, quotes and opportunities.Conduct outside sales calls, with a focus on targeted top-selling and high-potential accounts, marketing new and featured products.Follow up on leads to generate new business.Network with the professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings and events.Provide prompt, friendly service.Follow up on all sales to ensure customer satisfaction and service.Maintain a well-organized, aesthetically pleasing environment.Administer sales process to ensure timely and accurate completion of all sales.Process quotes and sales paperwork.Contact vendors and shippers to track orders for customers and ensure quality service.Continually develop sales skills and product knowledge.Develop detailed knowledge of all product lines and features.Participate in training activities, including product knowledge presentations and online learning, to supplement product knowledge.Skills/RequirementsPrior sales experience required, 2 years minimum, and completion of minimum of six months tenure in Associate Design Sales Consultant role.College degree or certificate in architecture or interior design preferred.Complete training courses to continually develop and hone presentation, negotiation and sales skills.Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.The base salary for this position is $65,000 plus a competitive commission. The specific commission earned by a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors. This position is also eligible for an Area Salary Differential based on location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

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