Showroom Manager

Kravet • New York, NY

11d • $95,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kravet Showroom Manager employment opportunity! Kravet is seeking a highly motivated, creative, sales oriented professional to lead the daily operations of our 200 Lex Showroom. This is a full time position reporting to the Regional Vice President, requiring strong sales, customer service, communication, organization, technology, design and leadership skills. Positive attitude, professional demeanor, a passion for design and serving the interior design community is a must. Duties encompass sales across all product categories, customer account and business development, customer outreach, merchandising and working collaboratively with local outside sales representatives. This position is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, family-led company with an inclusive and engaging work environment. As the global leader in home furnishings, we are committed to continuous growth and to being the primary resource for fabrics and furnishings to the interior design trade, by providing exceptional products and an exceptional showroom experience to our customers and their clients. We welcome applicants who share our goal to do just that and who want to exceed our customers' expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience with a record of proven results.
• 5 years of managerial or assistant managerial experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the interior design industry (Interiors design, Designer Assistant, Showroom Sales, Assistant Manager or Manager experience)
• College degree, preferably in Interior design, business, marketing or related fields a plus.
• Strong and inherent leadership qualities with the ability to develop sales opportunities and build client relationships, maintain and organize showroom sampling and materials, and collaborate with a high-performing, results driven team in the region.
• Good color and design sensibility.
• Experience with Google Suite, video conferencing is a plus.
• Professional, outgoing, organized, energetic, self-motivated and positive personality.
• The position requires excellent organizational, communication and computer skills.
• You will need to be passionate about growing a successful business and have the desire to be a part of a dynamic team.

Nice To Haves

• Established client relationships/following with the local interior design community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnering with outside sales teams to maximize sales potential.
• Support the monthly rollout of new merchandise and maintain back office operational standards.
• Manage and coach showroom staff.
• Create a work culture that rewards teamwork and positive results.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Ability to learn quickly, work flexibly and collaboratively while also displaying independent thinking and good decision making.
• Aligns people with organizational strategy, and influences the success of the showroom.
• Ability to identify opportunities with high potential designers and new accounts and convert to business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees