STARK · 1 week ago
Houston- Account Associate
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expSTARK is a leading designer of luxurious custom carpets and rugs with over 80 years of industry expertise. They are seeking an Account Associate for their Houston showroom, offering a structured training program to equip candidates with essential sales skills and product knowledge while providing exceptional client service.
Consumer GoodsFurnitureHome and GardenHome DecorManufacturingProduct DesignSales
Responsibilities
Engage in a comprehensive training program designed to provide a solid foundation in sales techniques, product knowledge, and client service. This period allows for the gradual ramp-up of responsibilities, ensuring readiness for direct sales activities
Provide exceptional service (coverage) at the front desk, enhancing the overall client experience
Provide sales support to our Account Managers
Engage in opportunities for continuous learning and improvement to strengthen your skills, contribute to team success, and help foster a culture of adaptability
Actively engage with retail and trade clients in the showroom, using in-depth product knowledge to drive sales
Advise clients on product attributes and qualities as related to their needs -- through networking, observing and analyzing market trends, and using personal judgment
Identify potential clients and create strategic client-centric marketing plans (including but not limited to such matters as who to visit, when, and how many times to visit)
Cold call potential clients, using customized sales and marketing scripts that are developed on a client-by-client basis. Create pre and post-client visit reports, assess purchasing potential of clients, and deliver analysis to senior management
Prepare sales documents in order to initiate and close sales. Collaborate on the creation of layouts for installation from the design perspective
Grow a client base large enough to reach sales goals
Service existing client base according to best practices and Core Values
Work closely with Account Managers to learn additional skills, share ideas, and assist with pre-sale tasks
Showroom coverages for all out-of-town showrooms
Run sales business as per standard best practices and Stark’s Core Values
Positive contributor to company culture
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must possess a strong interest in the interior design trade as well as interpersonal, communication, and computer skills
Associate or B.A. / B.S. Degree preferably in Interior Design or related field, and/or a minimum 2 years retail or to-the-trade sales
Acceptable score on Sales Assessment
Preferred
Experience in the design industry preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental Benefits
Great Paid Time Off Policy
401k match
Company
STARK
Innovative design. Cutting-edge construction. A forward-thinking, entrepreneurial ethos.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad Stark
Chief Executive Officer
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