Business of Home · 15 hours ago
General Manager, Designer Trade
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expJames and James LLC is a fast-growing furniture company known for its handcrafted solid wood furniture. They are seeking a results-driven General Manager, Designer Trade to lead market expansion and strategic engagement with interior designers, aiming to significantly increase designer-related revenue.
Digital MediaFurnitureHome DecorInterior Design
Responsibilities
Increase sales penetration within the U.S. Interior Designer Market, achieving targeted growth in designer revenue share
Cultivate relationships with large-scale interior design firms in key markets such as Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Atlanta, NWA/Little Rock, and Kansas City
Act as the primary sales contact for both prospective and existing designer trade clients
Coordinate with key ASID chapters and design organizations to elevate brand awareness and drive new business
Conceptualize and execute local pop-up events in strategic design markets to showcase product offerings and build community engagement
Identify and pursue new engagement opportunities to establish James & James as a trusted designer partner
Collaborate with internal teams to shape and guide the marketing strategy targeting designers
Advise marketing team on new trade-specific advertising campaigns, email communications, catalogs, look-books and other sales materials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Interior Design, or related field; MBA preferred
7+ years of experience in business development, trade sales, or marketing within the furniture or home goods industry
Strong relationships or working knowledge of the U.S. interior design community
Proven track record of revenue growth and market penetration within trade channels
Experience managing marketing strategies and teams with a focus on customer experience
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Preferred
MBA preferred
Company
Business of Home
Business of Home is the daily media of record for the home industry and the voice of authority for interior design professionals.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-03-22Acquired
2009-01-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Amy Keiser
Senior Client Partner
Julia Johnston
Founder and President
Recent News
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