Allora
Furniture & Lighting Outside Sales Specialist
Athens, Georgia, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago
Project ManagementSalesBusiness DevelopmentShopifyLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The position is based in Athens, Georgia, with both in-showroom appointments, virtual and local travel for meetings and presentations.
- The right candidate will be entrepreneurial, resourceful, and relationship-driven, capable of managing complex projects from concept through installation while representing the Hawthorne House standard of excellence.
- There is a tremendous opportunity for growth, expansion, and upward movement within the company for a high performer.
Responsibilities
- Our client, Hawthorne House, is hiring for the Furniture & Lighting Outside Sales Specialist position to lead growth through the Concierge, Encore, and the To-The-Trade service programs.
- This is a project-based, client-facing sales role that blends design knowledge with business development and account management.
- Develop and manage client relationships with homeowners, designers, decorators, realtors, developers, and property managers throughout the Athens, Atlanta, and extended U.S. markets.
- Manage all aspects of project sales from presentation through order tracking, vendor communication, shipping coordination, and client updates, collaborating with the assistance of the Retail Showroom Sales Coordinator.
- Coordinate with bookkeeping and operations to forecast payments, track open purchase orders, and manage term-account timing with accuracy.
- Partner with marketing and other company divisions to build outreach campaigns and sales tools and to maintain follow-up funnels with potential clients and leads.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of the furnishings, lighting, and decorative lines represented by Hawthorne House while staying current with broader industry trends, materials, and innovations.
- Participate in the design community by attending trade shows, designer show houses, vendor presentations, and industry events to strengthen professional relationships and identify new opportunities.
- Prepare and maintain organized client files, proposals, and sales tracking reports.
- Maintain strong vendor relationships, staying informed about new introductions, lead times, and product availability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Decorative Arts, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in luxury furnishings, lighting, or interior design.
- Proven success in project-based sales with a strong understanding of lead times, trade pricing, and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, with familiarity in project management tools such as Monday.com.
- Must be based in or near Athens, Georgia, with flexibility for off-site meetings and presentations.
Compensation
- Collaborate with leadership on strategies to reach monthly and annual sales goals.
Benefits
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to self-direct, forecast, and manage multiple active projects simultaneously.
- Medical, Dental, Vision PTO Paid Holidays
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