Benefits & Perks
Summary
Stark Carpet is a leader in the luxury carpet industry specializing in custom-designed carpets and rugs.\nThe Account Associate supports the sales team and manages client relationships within the San Francisco showroom.
What You'll Need
- 2+ years retail or to-the-trade sales experience
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or related field
- Strong interest in the interior design trade
Job Description
"Company Info
About Us:
With more than 80 years of industry expertise, STARK is the discerning designer’s go-to source for luxurious custom carpet and rugs.
Our Mission
To live our mission of helping create world class experiences, we believe our first responsibility is making design industry professionals the heroes in their projects because supporting businesses helps to preserve craftsmanship and enable unique and specially designed spaces to exist. In meeting their needs, we must continue to deliver peace of mind service while offering an expansive, diverse, and innovative product assortment that is accessible and convenient.
Our Heritage
Established by Arthur Stark and his wife Nadia in 1938, the foundation of STARK was always to provide the very best products to our customers. With a rich history, third generation owners Chad Stark, as CEO, and Ashley Stark, as Creative Director, bring the STARK legacy into the new century by staying true to their founding principles. To seek out the best craftsman and methods of manufacturing for the most innovative and beautiful designs.
Stark Carpet Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
STARK is seeking to hire an Account Associate for our San Francisco showroom.
Eligible for additional sales commission and/or sales incentive bonus
Job Responsibilities
Provide sales support to our Account ManagersAdvise clients on product attributes and qualities as related to their needs -- through networking, observing and analyzing market trends, and using personal judgmentIdentify 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 goalsService existing client base according to best practices and Core ValuesWork closely with Account Managers to learn additional skills, share ideas, and assist with pre-sale tasksShowroom coverages for all out-of-town showroomsRun sales business as per standard best practices and Stark’s Core ValuesPositive contributor to company culturePerform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Must possess a strong interest in the interior design trade as well as interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.Experience in the design industry preferredAssociate or B.A. / B.S. Degree preferably in Interior Design or related field, and/or a minimum 2 years retail or to-the-trade salesAcceptable score on Sales Assessment
The Pay Range For This Role Is
70,000 - 90,000 USD per year(San Francisco)"