Sales Representative

Maharam is the leading creator of textiles for interiors, recognized for its holistic commitment across product design, graphic design, digital design, art, and architecture. Our work is guided by five main principles: utility, technology, tradition, luxury, and environmental impact. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind, and we strive to build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

About the role

This position is responsible for sales of Edelman, Knoll Textiles, and Maharam products to a specific client roster and geography. The ideal candidate must reside on the Southeast coast, preferably within Broward County, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client locations
• Develop ongoing relationships with clients (firms and individuals) to ensure Brand awareness, product familiarity, and ensure “first look” consideration for project involvement and specification opportunities
• Entertain clients by way of: meals, events, and involvement in industry functions
• Present new Maharam products to clients specifying interior finishes via EASIER acronym
• Handle specific product/project involvement with specifying clients, end-users, and buying customers
• Provide product information (both aesthetic and functional) and develop strategy for pricing, navigating all delivery aspects, product suitability, and “need by” dates
• Maintain resource library for sampled clients…replace missing sampling and remove NLA and merchandise Maharam sampling to the best advantage in all resource libraries
• Supervise inside sales support of sales coordinator
• Maintain client database management

Qualifications

• Ability to connect with people via both one-on-one and group interaction
• Comfortable entertaining clients away from their place of work
• Articulate and effective communicator
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to handle problem resolution smartly and with confidence; such as price, delivery, OA, or installation problems
• Organized and able to multi-task and retain and understand high level of product, project, client, and process information
• Desire to work as part of a team
• Ability to work to Maharam protocol and process, without direct supervision
• Computer savvy with working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, and Word; and ability to learn DON and various Maharam specific computer functions

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, degree in Interior Design is preferred
• Sales experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Being a part of Maharam means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century and our success allows us to support causes that align with our values.

Pay

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Schedule

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Skills

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