Trade Account Manager / Showroom Sales Consultant

Kathy Kuo Home•New York, NY

22d•Onsite

About The Position

At Kathy Kuo Home, we believe your home is your story—told beautifully. We’re a fast-growing interiors brand known for our elevated yet approachable aesthetic, our high-touch design services, and our community of passionate clients and creators. We are seeking a Trade Account Manager to oversee key Interior Design (B2B accounts), ranging from high-end residential interior designers to builders, contractors, hospitality, and purchasing agents, collaborating on new and existing project opportunities. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy: Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans. PTO and mental health days to support your well-being. An employee purchasing program to help you create your own beautiful space. A collaborative, design-driven culture where your voice and creativity matter. If you’re passionate about design and believe in creating spaces that inspire and nurture, Kathy Kuo Home is the place to grow your career while helping others live beautifully. Learn more: www.kathykuohome.com Follow us: @kathykuohome

Requirements

At least 8-10+ years in a sales/account management role
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field preferred.
Experience in a high-volume CRM driven environment
Proven experience in sales, account management, or business development, preferably within the Interior Design industry.
Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the home/interiors sector is preferred
Salesforce experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage a book of B2B accounts across the Tri-State area to achieve monthly sales targets
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key Interior Design accounts. Serving as the primary point of contact for all communication and support.
Handle incoming leads through digital platforms
Build and maintain a pipeline of projects and opportunities
Execute company-driven sales initiatives
Assess and present to key accounts on a regular basis
Identify business opportunities to generate large volume projects
Work closely with Interior Design clients to support them throughout the project lifecycle. This includes collaborating on design concepts, providing product recommendations, coordinating logistics, and ensuring client satisfaction.
Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments. Utilize this knowledge to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
Showroom and In-Person Support: Work from our Tribeca Showroom on a weekly basis to support the NYC Trade community through scheduled appointments, sample preparation, and in-person meetings
Assist with walk-in Trade and retail appointments as needed, supporting the broader showroom sales team
Support showroom events, including Trade events, brand activations, and client gatherings (event setup, client engagement, and follow-up as needed)
Assist with daily showroom operations and upkeep, including maintaining product displays, sample organization, merchandising standards, and general showroom readiness