Design Sales Consultant, Ann Sacks Job at KOHLER in Costa Mesa

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Design Sales Consultant, Ann Sacks

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Work Mode: Onsite

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Location: Onsite - Costa Mesa, CA

 Opportunity

At Ann Sacks, our Design Sales Consultants (DSCs) are the\nheart and soul of our success in the luxury interiors industry. As the\nwelcoming face of our brand, DSCs inspire the industry’s top designers and\nsocial media influencers to transform their most important spaces with our\nworld class selection. 

DSCs play a pivotal role in driving sales through engaging\nand impactful interactions, and business development skills. Whether meeting\nwith homeowners in our stunning showrooms, collaborating with trade\nprofessionals in their design studios, or making virtual presentations to\nsupport client projects, DSCs showcase their exceptional ability to connect and\nbuild lasting relationships. They are dedicated to cultivating a thriving book\nof business with both current and potential clients across assigned territories\nor business segments. Success in this position is measured through achievement\nof net order/sales goals, client satisfaction, and overall brand\nstewardship.  

Specific Responsibilities

Relationship & Business Development

• Develop\n new relationships and business for Ann Sacks to meet/exceed sales\n goals.  
  
• Make\n outside sales calls to develop and grow client base, promoting brand\n awareness and new products.  
  
• Demonstrate\n persistence and tenacity to reactivate dormant accounts, follow up on\n leads, and develop a healthy pipeline of business.  
  
• Network\n with the professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings\n and events; including in-store events. 
  

Customer Service

• Contribute\n to an inclusive, welcoming, and gracious work environment for colleagues\n and clients.  
  
• Offer\n prompt, friendly, and gracious service, balancing appointments and walk-in\n traffic to ensure client satisfaction and deliver sales\n results.  
  
• Maintain\n an organized and aesthetically pleasing showroom environment.   

Drive & Manage Sales Process 

• Conduct\n outside sales calls, with a focus on targeted top-selling and\n high-potential accounts, marketing new and featured products. 
  
• Leverage\n Salesforce to manage customer relationships, interactions, leads and\n opportunities to demonstrate an accurate pipeline. 
  
• Follow\n up on leads / quotes regularly to close business, processing paperwork\n accurately.  
  
• Create\n and execute marketing plans and in-store events. 
  
• Collaborate\n with Customer Care team to track orders and ensure quality service. 
  

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Skills/Requirements

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Continuous Learning

• Develop detailed knowledge of all product lines and features, utilizing internal resources and peer network to establish expertise. 
• Participate in internal training sessions and online learning to enhance product knowledge, and job skills such as presenting, negotiating, and closing sales. 
• Experience: Minimum 2 years’ sales experience required. Strong preference given to prior experience in interior or architectural design or luxury retail sales.
• Education: Coursework, certificate or degree in interior design, business management, or marketing is preferred but not required. Candidates with a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. 
• Software: Experience with Windows operating systems and intermediate skills with MS Office suite are required. Experience with Salesforce or a CRM program is highly preferred. 

Other Key Skills 

• Curiosity, creativity, and passion for design, architecture, art, or fashion are drivers of success!
• The ideal candidate must possess demonstrated organizational and collaborative skills with advanced verbal and written communication skills. 
• Exemplary customer service skills in support of long-term business development. 
• Driven, goal-oriented individuals with a business owner mentality and desire to win are most successful in this role.

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Why Choose Kohler?
\nWe empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
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\nAbout Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com.  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 

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