We are looking for Residential Sales Specialist based in Milan Showroom.
He/she will actively be involved in developing the markets by:
* Servicing existing trade clients: interior design firms, architects, purchasing agents, dealers
* Developing new sales leads with all clients through targeted phone calls, emails and in person visits
* Outreaching to interior designers and trade to make product presentations and develop new business and efficiently manage design details.
* Assisting all clients through the whole sales process: product selection, design advice, quotes preparations, sales close.
We are seeking a highly successful, sales-oriented person with a thorough understanding of the high-end and luxury furniture industry and its purchasing process. The person would ideally have worked in a similar position and thereby obtained full knowledge of the key decision makers, influencers, as well as a strong, high-level network (architects/interior designers/ dealers) in the high-end furniture industry.
REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the luxury furniture or similar industry
* Great business acumen and ability to develop relationships at all organizational levels.
* Experience and a sensibility to work effectively within a multicultural environment.
* Excellent writing and presentation skills. High-level proficiency with computers and new technology, Office, Adobe, Autocad
* 50 % time spent outside the showroom to visit existing and prospect clients
* University degree. Interior design and Architecture degree are preferred.
* Must speak fluent Italian-native-level required, English fluency. Additional language skills, relevant to the region are a plus.