Inside Sales - Houston
About this role
Position: Inside Sales Representative
Reports to: Houston Showroom Manager
Perennials and Sutherland, LLC is one of the most respected and iconic names in the exclusively to-the-trade, luxury home furnishings, textiles and accessories market. Our company has dedicated over four decades to working with the very best in the design world to create and market truly unique and exquisite products. Everything we do and the elite clientele we serve is dedicated to making life more beautiful. Environments for life, architectural, landscape and beyond are what we live and breathe each and every day. Ours is more than a life of producing and selling products. Our people share a passion for creativity, design and art that is central to our daily lives. It’s not just what we do but what we love.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with strong communication skills, a passion for luxury products and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment in our flagship Houston David Sutherland Showroom. Compensation for this Inside Sales position is a competitive mix of base salary plus a monthly commission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with potential and existing clients in person, via phone, email and online platforms to understand their needs and preferences.
- Collaborate on interiors projects, including client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, and management of budgets and schedules.
- Resolve customer concerns regarding products and services to ensure a positive customer experience
- Create detailed and accurate sales quote detailing selected products, quantities, and pricing, presenting timely and professionally, with appropriately timed client follow-up.
- Using Salesforce, maintain accurate records of all communications, quotes and client interactions.
- Strive to achieve and exceed sales goals given by showroom
- Collaborate as a team to generate new clients and cultivate sales
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
- Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Suite – Word/Excel/Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook – Inbox Management
- Experience in Salesforce a plus, or other CRM system
- Minimum of two years of inside sales experience, order processing, payment deposits
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Physical Requirements- must be able to lift and move up to 10#
- Sitting, standing and walking throughout the day
Benefit Offerings Include:
- Paid Time off of 15 days per year, accrued bi-weekly
- Eight Sick Days Per Year
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, including HDHP with HSA
- 401k Retirement Plan with Bi-Weekly Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits of Short-term Disability, Supplemental Life/ADD, Critical Illness, Accident, Norton, Hospital Indemnity
- Employee Assistance Program
Perennials and Sutherland participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Whether it’s the executive who offers visionary leadership, or the sales professional who won’t settle for less than perfection, a business needs great people and a collaborative environment to thrive. We maintain, develop, and inspire talented professionals and craftsmen. Our investment in people, equipment, and facilities results in a positive engaging workplace and gives our company a competitive edge in the marketplace. We believe deeply that the “right” people are our greatest asset. We offer careers for smart, creative, high energy people driven to contribute in a team environment where everyone can win. We foster potential, celebrate success, and support every colleague.
Perennials and Sutherland, LLC employees enjoy a vibrant office culture, welcoming and inclusive executive team, and fantastic work-life balance.
Company at a glance
The Perennials and Sutherland, LLC companies are worldwide icons and acknowledged trailblazers in the international design industry. Helmed by David Sutherland, Ann Sutherland and CEO Rob Perri, who share an ingenious talent for curating the finest interior and exterior collections, the company creates luxury furniture, fabrics, rugs, wallcoverings and accessories of premier quality. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company is comprised of Sutherland Furniture®, Perennials Luxury Performance Fabrics® and David Sutherland Showrooms.
Perennials Fabrics® pioneered the luxury performance fabric market, and is now recognized globally by interior designers and high-end retail customers. Perennials Fabrics® and Perennials Luxury Performance Rugs combine the look and feel of high-quality, natural materials with the superior performance properties of their genuine 100% solution-dyed acrylic fiber technology. Perennials Wallcoverings offers a diverse range of styles, including rich, organic textures, natural materials, refined sophisticated patterns and performance qualities. A preeminent leader in luxury outdoor furniture, Sutherland Furniture® has created a distinguished furniture brand through exceptional craftsmanship and partnerships with the world's leading designers. Representing both Perennials Fabrics and Sutherland Furniture, in addition to third party lines, David Sutherland Showrooms are full-service showrooms catering to the professional design market with locations across the globe. Innovation, unique design, and collaborative thinking comprise Perennials and Sutherland, LLC companies’ brand DNA that can be found in any facet of the corporation, from day-to-day operations to aesthetic.
Top Benefits
- Paid time off
- Sick days
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Company match
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability
- Supplemental life insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity
- Employee assistance program
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