Outside A&D Sales Executive Seattle
Seattle, WA - USA
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Job Summary
Maiden Home is an authority in the world of luxury home furnishings. The brand designs original pieces at its New York studio sources exquisite materials from trusted partners around the world and works directly with distinguished artisans to bring them to lifethen it delivers them with pricing and lead times that are unheard of in the furniture industry.
Maiden Home is growing a team of forward-thinking individuals who possess unique strengths and perspectives an innate ability to inspire their colleagues and an eagerness to reimagine the world of luxury furnishings.
We are seeking a high performing and seasoned A&D Contract Sales Executive to grow our contract channel for the Seattle area. This role will focus on building and managing partnerships with interior design and architecture firms developers hospitality groups staging companies and other commercial clients ultimately leading to driving incremental revenue growth in our contract and residential channels. Our ideal candidate brings a strong luxury sales mindset excellent taste and a consultative approach to selling with the ability to navigate longer sales cycles and complex client needs while delivering a best-in-class brand experience.
This is a unique opportunity to join a brand that is primed for its next stage of growthwith a proven competitive advantage in its ability to attract motivate and retain top talent across a range of disciplines. At Maiden Home youll find a workspace that encourages innovation creative expression and collaboration and your experience will be shaped by your performance contributions and drive.
This is a remote location based out of Seattle WA with frequent travel.
Responsibilities
- Drive incremental revenue growth across Maiden Homes contract and residential sales channel.
- Identify prospect and develop relationships with architects interior designers hospitality groups staging firms workplaces and other trade partners.
- Manage the full sales cycle from outreach and qualification through quoting negotiation close and post-sale relationship management.
- Serve as a product and brand expert guiding clients toward solutions that align with their aesthetic functional timeline and budget needs.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities through outbound prospecting networking referrals and industry events.
- Partner closely with clients on large-scale and multi-unit projects ensuring a high-touch service-driven experience throughout.
- Prepare proposals pricing quotes product recommendations and presentations tailored to client needs.
- Coach and guide day to day activities for dedicated Sales Support Associate.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising customer experience operations and leadership teams to support contract opportunities and ensure smooth execution.
- Track account activity pipeline health and sales performance in CRM systems and provide regular reporting and forecasts.
- Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape market trends and client needs within the luxury design and furnishings space.
- Represent Maiden Home with polish and professionalism in client meetings showroom appointments trade events and industry networking opportunities.
Job Requirements
- The ideal candidate should be located in the Seattle area.
- 6 years of experience in luxury contract A&D sales with an extensive personal book of business required.
- Experience in luxury furniture textiles lighting or related interior categories.
- Strong network within the A&D community throughout the Seattle Area and proven experience working with leading design firms.
- Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to understand client needs and translate them into thoughtful product solutions.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced iterative and growing business
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
- Highly skilled at managing multiple accounts and long lead-time projects simultaneously
- Curiosity and a growth mindset with interest in new tools and digital platforms.
- Strong aesthetic sensibility and passion for luxury design interiors and craftsmanship
- Proactive and accountable approach with a passion for delivering results.
- Candidates must have a reliable car and a valid current drivers license
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with uncapped commission
- Sales specific incentives (i.e. compelling brand story dedicated sales support and investment)
- Unlimited vacation
- Comprehensive health vision and dental insurance plans including complimentary memberships to One Medical and Talkspace
- Furniture placement program and exclusive pricing for team members
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- 401(k) contribution plan
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- 3-week paid sabbatical after 3 years
- Strong growing company culture including frequent happy hours and other team-wide and company-wide events
Maiden Home is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age marital status disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
A furniture collection defined by original design, exquisite materials, and extraordinary craftsmanship. Explore sofas, accent chairs, dining tables, and more.