Account Manager

About the role

STARK is seeking to hire an experienced Luxury Carpet Sales Professional for our Chicago, IL showroom. Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Advise clients on product attributes and qualities as related to their needs
• Identify potential clients and create strategic client-centric marketing plans
• Cold call potential clients, using customized sales and marketing scripts
• Create pre and post client visit reports, assess purchasing potential of client and deliver analysis to senior management
• Collaborate on the creation and development of company’s “core message” to clients
• Create event strategy, lead and organize events for your specific clients with full discretion over budgets and invitees
• Prepare sales documents in order to initiate and close sales
• Collaborate on the creation of layouts for installation from the design perspective
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Strong relationships with interior design clientele
• Strong interest in the interior design trade as well as interpersonal, communication and computer skills
• Advanced knowledge of carpet qualities, attributes and manufacturing techniques preferred
• B.A./B.S. Degree preferably in Interior Design or related field, and a minimum 2 years sales “to the trade” experience -- or a minimum of 5 years sales “to the trade” experience in lieu of the aforementioned educational preferences
• Peripheral experience in the design industry
• Comfortable working with both designers and retail clients, both within the showroom and outside for presentations
• Adept at building and maintaining client relationships while providing a full-service client experience
• Proficient in networking and cold calling to build a book of accounts
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate creatively with designers
• Capable of working effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Willing to perform any other tasks and responsibilities as needed to ensure success in the role

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Great Paid Time Off
• 401k match

Company Info

• About Us: STARK is the discerning designer's go-to source for luxurious custom carpet and rugs. Our Mission is to help create world-class experiences by supporting businesses and preserving craftsmanship.
• Heritage: Established by Arthur Stark and his wife Nadia in 1938, the foundation of STARK was always to provide the very best products to our customers. Third-generation owners Chad Stark and Ashley Stark bring the STARK legacy into the new century by staying true to their founding principles.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: STARK is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Pay Range

The Pay Range For This Role Is 80,000 - 125,000 USD per year(Chicago)