The Role
Our clients' showroom (luxury kitchen & bath) is expanding its brand presence in the UK and globally, working on the most exclusive design projects! In support of this growth, they are seeking a Design Sales Consultant to join their team in SW London.
The sucessful candidate will be responsible for exceeding revenue targets and maintaining a profitable client portfolio. Acting as a trusted advisor and account manager, this individual provides tailored solutions for clients' design projects while upholding the highest standards of service, integrity, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Market the brand and products to your assigned client list, and client leads provided by the company and generated by you.
- Develop and maintain productive business relationships with your assigned clients, to understand their business and capture sales opportunities
- Develop new client relationships through area and territory networking and by introducing your existing business
- Create an outside marketing plan that will cultivate project quotes and orders in line with your assigned goals
- Utilize social media, networking and other avenues to build and grow client relationships
- Meet with clients in their offices, virtually or in-showroom to present product lines and secure orders
- Manage all phases of client projects including initial meetings, product specification and selection, providing quote and pricing, following up to close sale and take payment
- Provide monthly/weekly updates to your manager: pipeline and project status
- Manage and track all client marketing activities through use of our CRM system
- Provide a superior client experience to enhance long-term relationships, brand loyalty, and market share
- Actively identify and develop new business and relationships
- Actively participate in industry and showroom events; i.e. networking events, CEU presentations, lunch and learns, etc.
Requirements
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3+ years in a similar role, luxury interiors, kitchen and/or bath sales
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Proven track record of working to hit targets
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Experience of working with international clients
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Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
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Ability to understand and translate clients' needs into sale
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Willing to travel up to local clients and to markets outside of the UK
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; CRM and other sales tracking tools
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Plumbing and/or tile industry experience preferred