Account Executive - Richmond and Southern Virginia

About the role

F. Schumacher & Co. is a family-owned company that designs and distributes luxury fabrics, wall coverings, floor coverings, and furnishings. The company is committed to excellence and innovation, and operates like a 134-year-old startup. We are currently seeking an Account Executive for our Mid-Atlantic region, specifically for Richmond and Southern Virginia.

Job Responsibilities

• Maximize sales of all luxury brands and product categories in the geographic territory including fabric, wall covering and furniture.
• Strategically establish, develop, and grow existing and new business in the residential market.
• Analyze the territory and identify growth opportunities for existing and new accounts.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of all product categories, including pricing, industry competition and trends.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals specific to the client's needs for successful closure.
• Leverage the Schumacher sales and reporting tools to manage client order status and increase territory sales.
• Always provide the best possible customer service while enhancing the Schumacher mission to offer the highest quality product and service standards in the luxury market.
• Present line shows to clients in an exciting, well-thought-out fashion tailored to their own needs and style.

Job Requirements

• Ability to establish and execute a multi-brand account strategy in the interior design market.
• Proven ability to set and achieve sales goals through active collaboration and ability to influence the sale.
• Experience in managing multiple accounts and building trusting and mutually successful client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively in order to build account level sales as well as strategically develop new business in a rapidly changing environment.
• Competitive drive and entrepreneurial mindset in order to expand client base and grow existing accounts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and adapt to change.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills; high level of ownership, accountability and initiative.
• Proficiency in MS Windows and Office suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable transportation and a clean driving record.
• Proven ability to identify growth opportunities including high potential customers & new accounts.
• Basic knowledge and proficiency of Instagram and using social media.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan
• Health Benefits
• Dental Coverage
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount

Equal Opportunity Employer

F. Schumacher & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.