Outside A&D Sales Executive, Residential - San Francisco
About The Position
Maiden Home is seeking a seasoned Sales Executive to grow its residential sales channel in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role focuses on building and managing partnerships with interior design and architecture firms, dealers, and other residential clients to drive incremental revenue. The ideal candidate has a luxury sales mindset, excellent taste, and a consultative approach, and can navigate longer sales cycles and complex client needs while delivering a high-quality brand experience. This is a remote position based in San Francisco, California, with frequent travel. The Sales Executive will manage the full sales cycle, develop new business, serve as a product and brand expert, and partner with clients on large-scale and multi-unit projects. The role also coaches the day-to-day activities of a dedicated Sales Support Associate and collaborates with internal teams to support opportunities and ensure smooth execution.
Requirements
- Located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- At least 6 years of experience in luxury residential A&D sales.
- An extensive personal book of business.
- Experience in luxury furniture, textiles, lighting, or related interior categories.
- A strong network in the San Francisco Bay Area A&D community and proven experience working with leading design firms.
- Strong consultative selling skills and the ability to understand client needs and translate them 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.
- Curiosity and a growth mindset, including interest in new tools and digital platforms.
- Strong aesthetic sensibility and passion for luxury design, interiors, and craftsmanship.
- A proactive and accountable approach, with a passion for delivering results.
- A reliable car and a valid, current driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Drive incremental revenue growth across Maiden Home’s residential sales channel.
- Identify, prospect, and develop relationships with architects and interior designers.
- 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.
- Coach and guide the day-to-day activities of a dedicated Sales Support Associate.
- 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 reports and forecasts.
- Develop an understanding of the competitive landscape, market trends, and client needs in the luxury design and furnishings space.
- 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.
- Company culture with 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
