Design Sales Consultant, Ann Sacks
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite
– San Francisco, CA
Opportunity
At Ann Sacks, our Design Sales Consultants (DSCs) are the heart and soul of our
success in the luxury interiors industry. As the welcoming face of our brand,
DSCs inspire the industry’s top designers and social media influencers to
transform their most important spaces with our world class selection.
DSCs play a pivotal role in driving sales through engaging and impactful
interactions, and business development skills. Whether meeting with homeowners
in our stunning showrooms, collaborating with trade professionals in their
design studios, or making virtual presentations to support client projects,
DSCs showcase their exceptional ability to connect and build lasting
relationships. They are dedicated to cultivating a thriving book of business with
both current and potential clients across assigned territories or business
segments. Success in this position is measured through achievement of net
order/sales goals, client satisfaction, and overall brand stewardship.
Specific Responsibilities
- Relationship & Business Development
- Develop new
relationships and business for Ann Sacks to meet/exceed sales goals.
- Make outside sales calls
to develop and grow client base, promoting brand awareness and new
products.
- Demonstrate persistence
and tenacity to reactivate dormant accounts, follow up on leads, and
develop a healthy pipeline of business.
- Network with the
professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings and
events; including in-store events.
Customer Service
- Contribute to an
inclusive, welcoming, and gracious work environment for colleagues and
clients.
- Offer prompt, friendly,
and gracious service, balancing appointments and walk-in traffic to ensure
client satisfaction and deliver sales results.
- Maintain an organized
and aesthetically pleasing showroom environment.
Drive & Manage Sales Process
- Conduct outside sales
calls, with a focus on targeted top-selling and high-potential accounts,
marketing new and featured products.
- Leverage Salesforce to
manage customer relationships, interactions, leads and opportunities to
demonstrate an accurate pipeline.
- Follow up on leads /
quotes regularly to close business, processing paperwork accurately.
- Create and execute
marketing plans and in-store events.
- Collaborate with
Customer Care team to track orders and ensure quality service.
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.
Skills/Requirements
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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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
The base salary for this position is $65,000 plus a competitive commission. The specific commission earned to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors. This position is also eligible for an Area Salary Differential based on location.
Why Choose Kohler?
We 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.
About Us
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