Rug Sales Specialist

Sales Specialist

Job Type: Full-time

Our atelier team is eager to welcome new members of our sales team at the most exciting time in our company’s history. As one of our teammates, you will have access to the most prominent designers, architects, and luxury home specialists seeking high-end rugs for their projects. Our showroom is expansive, and our team is made of smart, capable professionals with a great energy—eager to teach you our craft hands-on.

Candidates with strong trade relationships are exciting, but we’re happy to train candidates with any level of experience who are passionate about home furnishings, design, and the high-end market.

Responsibilities:

• Becoming familiar with our new and existing collections and samples, along with an awareness of major high-end brands in the art, design, fashion and furniture industry
• Managing accounts personally and servicing them professionally
• Bringing in new accounts through any traditional and creative new methods
• Present on social media and passionate to explore its potential as a networking resource and educational tool
• Excited to be hands on in our creative den, while constantly encouraging its energy and offering ideas to keep an organized, engaging look and feel to our home
• Present on social media and passionate to explore its potential as a networking resource and educational tool
• Excited to be hands on in our creative den, while constantly encouraging its energy and offering ideas to keep an organized, engaging look and feel to our home
• Working with other Sales Specialists, and our Phenom, on collaborative projects
• Maintain regular contact with designers to keep them updated of new additions to the collections for potential projects
• Expand connections with design professionals and network at design events/exhibitions to nurture strong relationships

Experience and Skills

• 3-5 years of sales experience in our field or a relevant discipline(s)
• A skilled researcher and avid reader of trade publications, able to stay current with our competitors and trends in design, home furnishings, fashion, art, social media etc.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with clear and concise communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a kind demeanor with all colleagues, both teammates and clients alike
• Passionate for home furnishings, design, color, art and craft
• Multitasking and keeping track of long-term custom projects
• Hardworking, patient, and service-oriented during projects with many moving parts
• Excited to collaborate, and encouraging teamwork in group projects
• Social media enthusiasts, able to maintain a presence on the best platforms
• Familiarity with basic systems like Mac OS and Google Suite, and a willingness to learn new systems as we grow
• Proactive in every task, taking initiative and giving your all every time
• Prompt, with exceptional time management and organization skills

Benefits:

• Strong base salary + commission structure, based on experience
• Health insurance
• PTO
• An ample budget for travel, hospitality and other entertainment-related expenses

Website

www.rugandkilim.com

About Our Company

Celebrating our 43rd anniversary, Rug & Kilim’s award-winning team has been a staple for designers with our vast archive of modern and custom in-house designs, complemented by a rich selection of antique, vintage, and Kilim rugs.

Under Phenom Jahanshah Nazmiyal, our New York showroom continues to flourish with an ever-growing collection—including the largest international assortment of Kilims. With an eye for beautiful things and a wealth of experience, Jahanshah personally selects each new piece and oversees bold new designs in our collections. He and his designers work with the utmost variety of exotic yarns and weaving techniques to refine our craft and pioneer new collections on the cutting edge. With these goals in mind, Jahanshah strives to surround himself with like minds and energized, talented individuals to exact his vision. Integral to our legacy are Jahanshah's two remarkable sons, Cyrus Nazmiyal and Sina Nazmiyal, whose entry into the fold heralded not only continuity but a promise of even greater heights. Cyrus Nazmiyal’s presence since 2018 has been a catalyst for remarkable growth, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence.

From the latest contemporary to the most storied antique, every piece is selected for rarity, cultural significance, and lasting beauty. More than storytellers or historians, we are artists, dedicated to providing the very best—from antique to modern and everything in between.

Hours:

• Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• How many years have you sold to/worked with interior designers or other trade/home furnishings related clientele?

Experience:

• Trade (Designers, Architects, Home Furnishings) Sales: 1 year (Required)
• High-end sales: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Long Island City, NY 11101