Trade Inside Sales Support Specialist - Seasonal/Part-time

Ernesta • Fairfax, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Ernesta is seeking a Seasonal Trade Inside Sales Support Specialist to provide administrative and operational support to our Trade Inside Sales team during our busiest season. This role is ideal for someone with prior sales or account support experience who thrives behind the scenes, enjoys keeping projects organized, and understands how to move opportunities forward. Rather than owning the sales conversation, you'll help remove administrative work from Account Executives so they can focus on building relationships and closing business. You'll play an important role in ensuring trade customers receive timely follow-up, accurate information, and a seamless experience throughout the sales process. This is a seasonal, in-person, part-time role (up to 29 hours/week) with a duration from hire date through January 30th, 2027. The hourly rate is up to $30/hour. The role is based out of our showroom located in the Mosaic District in Fairfax, VA.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a consumer-facing role, working with the Trade industry.
• 2+ years of customer service and/or direct consumer sales
• High level of proficiency working online across multiple software tools such as Zoom, Google suite, Salesforce, Gladly, Shopify
• Solutions oriented with sound judgment, business sense, and high integrity
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment and wear many hats
• Great time management and organizational skills
• Flexible schedule, including weekend and holiday hours

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and enthusiasm for the design industry
• Home furnishings or design industry experience.
• BA or experience working in a creative field, interior design, art history, architecture, etc.
• Account management experience

Responsibilities

• Support Trade Account Executives with administrative tasks throughout the sales cycle
• Offer elevated, consultative service across multiple channels (in person, chat, text, email, phone) to create a personalized experience
• Deliver exceptional design and product expertise to Trade clients
• Support the trade sales team through communication and proactive outreach
• Qualify leads and identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and expanding customer orders
• Advise Trade clients on how to size, floor plan layouts, and material selection
• Ability to navigate between multiple software applications
• Maintain a clean, organized, and on-brand showroom that delights Trade clients at every touchpoint
• Spread kindness through every touchpoint, creating brand fans!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed