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About our Client
Our Client is an Italian headquartered design company specialized in historical design and contemporary furniture. They curate mid-century modern pieces and craft bespoke contemporary items, merging tradition with innovation. Their mission is to bring a distinctive and sophisticated perspective to the architecture and interior design community in North America.
The company has recently established a formal U.S. entity and is strengthening its North American presence, building on a solid commercial history developed through its Italian operations.
Our Client is seeking a Design Sales Specialist to join its New York City branch and support business growth across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
This role blends sales, design advisory, account management, and client-facing showroom work, with a strong focus on the NYC architecture & design (A&D) community, high-end residential clients, and fast-turnaround commercial opportunities.
The ideal candidate has:
The role reports directly to the Principal of the company.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Client Management
Interior designers
Architects
Collectors
Dealers and high-end private clients
Design Advisory
Order & Operations Coordination
Inventory availability
Customizations and restorations
Air shipments (primary shipping method)
Occasional ocean freight for oversized items
Market & Business Development
Digital Sales & CRM
Requirements
Professional Background
Skills & Competencies
Compensation & Benefits
Work Environment
Design Sales Specialist
200 Liberty Street , 27th Floor New York, NY 10281 US
Job Description
About our Client
Our Client is an Italian headquartered design company specialized in historical design and contemporary furniture. They curate mid-century modern pieces and craft bespoke contemporary items, merging tradition with innovation. Their mission is to bring a distinctive and sophisticated perspective to the architecture and interior design community in North America.
The company has recently established a formal U.S. entity and is strengthening its North American presence, building on a solid commercial history developed through its Italian operations.
Our Client is seeking a Design Sales Specialist to join its New York City branch and support business growth across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
This role blends sales, design advisory, account management, and client-facing showroom work, with a strong focus on the NYC architecture & design (A&D) community, high-end residential clients, and fast-turnaround commercial opportunities.
The ideal candidate has:
- Strong experience in luxury design furniture
- A consultative, design-driven approach
- The ability to speak the language of architects and interior designers
- Maturity, long-term orientation, and strong aesthetic sensibility
- Experience in NYC or major U.S. design hubs
The role reports directly to the Principal of the company.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Client Management
- Manage the full sales process autonomously, including negotiations, follow-ups, order finalization, and post-sale support.
- Handle and convert inbound leads from marketplaces such as 1stDibs, the company website, social media, and digital channels.
- Conduct in-person showroom visits at the NYC showroom, ensuring a high-touch, design-focused client experience.
- Meet with clients across NYC and occasionally other U.S. cities for project meetings and design consultations.
- Manage relationships with:
Interior designers
Architects
Collectors
Dealers and high-end private clients
- Perform ongoing follow-ups with A&D firms, including presentations, “lunch & learns,” and project-driven consultations.
Design Advisory
- Act as a Design Advisor, guiding clients through product selection and product knowledge.
- Provide design-driven recommendations based on project requirements, aesthetics, and budget.
- Speak confidently about historical and contemporary design, design movements, and relevant designers.
Order & Operations Coordination
- Coordinate with the Italian headquarters to manage:
Inventory availability
Customizations and restorations
Air shipments (primary shipping method)
Occasional ocean freight for oversized items
- Communicate shipping timelines and lead times to clients (typically from a few days to 3–4 weeks depending on the item).
Market & Business Development
- Develop and execute targeted sales strategies to grow revenue in the U.S. market.
- Expand the company’s network across A&D firms, boutique design studios, developers, and luxury residential clients.
- Participate in strategic events and occasional trade fairs.
- Conduct competitor benchmarking and track industry trends in the high-end design market.
Digital Sales & CRM
- Manage listings, inquiries, and negotiations on design marketplaces.
- Maintain CRM records with client interactions, sales pipeline, and follow-up activities.
- Collaborate with marketing to improve digital presence and brand visibility.
Requirements
Professional Background
- 5–7 years of experience in luxury furniture, design, or high-end interiors, ideally in NYC or major U.S. design markets.
- Strong track record in sales roles involving design products or luxury furniture.
- Proven ability to operate autonomously in a small, entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong aesthetic sensibility and genuine passion for historical and contemporary design.
- Ability to engage in design-driven conversations with architects and interior designers.
- Consultative, relationship-oriented sales approach.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage both fast-turnaround sales cycles and project-based sales.
- Proficiency with digital tools, CRM platforms, and e-commerce/marketplaces.
- Italian language fluency is highly preferred, due to frequent coordination with Italian HQ
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus incentive plan
- Health Insurance
- Exposure to iconic historical design pieces and bespoke contemporary collections.
- Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing brand with direct impact on U.S. market expansion.
Work Environment
- Boutique, design-focused NYC showroom-office.
- High autonomy and direct collaboration with Italian leadership.
- Fast sales cycles with highly engaged design clients.
- Culture characterized by professionalism, creativity, and a long-term vision.
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