Outside A&D Sales Executive, Contract - San Francisco
About The Position
Maiden Home is seeking a high-performing, seasoned A&D Contract Sales Executive to grow its contract channel across the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. The role builds and manages partnerships with design firms, developers, hospitality groups, staging companies, and other commercial clients to drive incremental contract-channel revenue. The ideal candidate brings a luxury sales mindset, strong aesthetic sensibility, and a consultative approach, with the ability to navigate long sales cycles and complex client needs while delivering a best-in-class brand experience. This is a remote position based out of San Francisco, California, with frequent travel. The role offers the opportunity to join a growing luxury furnishings brand and contribute to its next stage of growth.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience in luxury A&D contract sales.
- An extensive personal book of business.
- Experience in luxury furniture, textiles, lighting, or related interior categories.
- A strong network within the A&D community throughout the Pacific Northwest and experience working with leading design firms.
- Strong consultative selling skills and the ability to translate client needs into thoughtful product solutions.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative, growing business.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple accounts and long-lead-time projects simultaneously.
- A proactive, accountable, results-oriented approach.
- A reliable car and a valid, current driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Curiosity and a growth mindset, including an interest in new tools and digital platforms.
- Strong aesthetic sensibility and passion for luxury design, interiors, and craftsmanship.
Responsibilities
- Drive incremental revenue growth across Maiden Home’s contract sales channel.
- Identify, prospect, and develop relationships with architects, developers, hospitality groups, staging firms, and other trade partners.
- Manage the full sales cycle, from outreach and qualification through quoting, negotiation, closing, and post-sale relationship management.
- Serve as a product and brand expert, guiding clients toward solutions that meet their aesthetic, functional, timeline, and budget needs.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of new business through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, and industry events.
- Partner with clients on large-scale and multi-unit projects, providing a high-touch, service-driven experience.
- Prepare proposals, pricing quotes, product recommendations, and presentations tailored to client needs.
- Collaborate with merchandising, customer experience, operations, and leadership teams to support contract opportunities and smooth execution.
- Track account activity, pipeline health, and sales performance in CRM systems, and provide regular reporting and forecasts.
- Develop a strong understanding of the competitive landscape, market trends, and client needs in luxury design and furnishings.
- Represent Maiden Home professionally in client meetings, showroom appointments, trade events, and industry networking opportunities.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with uncapped commission.
- Sales-specific incentives, including a compelling brand story, dedicated sales support, and investment.
- Unlimited vacation.
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans, including complimentary memberships to One Medical and Talkspace.
- Furniture placement program and exclusive pricing for team members.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- 401(k) contribution plan.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Three-week paid sabbatical after three years.
- Frequent happy hours and other team-wide and company-wide events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
