Kravet Inc. has been selected as a 2024 US Best Managed Company for the fourth year in a row! Sponsored by Deloitte* Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. In addition, Kravet Inc. is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work for the third year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Kravet Inc. This year, 87% of employees said it's a great place To Work – 30 points higher than the average U.S. company.
Position Summary: Kravet Inc. is actively looking for a driven, highly motivated, creative, and sales-focused professional with a deep understanding of business and financial analysis to manage our dynamic sales team and oversee the day-to-day functions of our Kravet Houston Showroom. This full-time role reports directly to the Regional Vice President and requires robust sales acumen, customer service experience, excellent communication, organization, tech proficiency, design insight, and leadership abilities.
A positive outlook, professional conduct, and a passion for design catering to the interior design community are required. Responsibilities include driving sales across all product categories, managing customer relationships, developing business strategies, customer outreach, talent acquisition and retention, and leading a dynamic sales team through effective coaching and motivation.
As the global leader in home furnishings, we are dedicated to perpetual growth and being the preeminent source for fabrics and furnishings in the interior design industry. We achieve this through offering unrivaled products and a superior showroom experience to our clientele and their customers. We invite applicants who align with our objectives and are eager to surpass our customers' expectations.
Job Responsibilities:Strategic partnering with outside sales teams to maximize sales potential.
Leading the sales team, motivating them to meet targets, and following up on leads.
Identifying opportunities with high-potential designers and new accounts and converting them to business.
Creating and managing sales goals with a solid understanding of forecasting and sales performance analysis.
Implementing new strategies based on customer behavior analysis.
Cultivating a showroom culture that rewards teamwork and positive results.
Assuming a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
Developing leadership skills such as delegation, communication, and problem-solving.
Providing direction to the team while encouraging collaboration and independent thinking, aligning people with organizational strategy, and influencing the showroom's success.
Supporting the monthly rollout of new merchandise and maintaining backroom operational standards.
Ensuring that the product presentation is attractive.
Assisting with showroom marketing and promotions.
Communicating with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers.
Minimum Requirements:A minimum of 3 years of sales management experience with a proven track record of results. (Assistant Manager experience will be considered.)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the interior design industry (Interior design, Designer Assistant, Showroom Sales, Assistant Manager, or Manager experience)
A college degree, preferably in Interior Design, Business, Marketing, or related fields.
Established client relationships/following within the Houston Metro Interior Design Community.
Strong leadership qualities, including building, motivating, and retaining a high-performing, results-driven team, developing sales opportunities, and building client relationships.
Excellent communication and computer skills; use of CRM and Google Sheets for sales analysis a plus.
Passionate about growing a successful business and being part of a dynamic team.
Proficiency in Google Suite and video conferencing.
Professional, outgoing, organized, energetic, self-motivated, and upbeat personality.
Good color and design sensibility.
Pay range: $65,000 - $75,000 base plus Monthly Incentive Bonus based on showroom sales.
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that Kravet Inc. believes, at the time of this posting, that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. Only where an external candidate has extensive experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would Kravet Inc. consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. More about Kravet Inc. The family's commitment to innovation has helped the company transform from a small fabric house to a global leader, representing brands and designers from all over the world. Kravet Inc. owns Kravet, Lee Jofa, Groundworks, GP & J Baker, Brunschwig & Fils and Donghia— specializing in style, luxury and exceptional design. With locations in North America and worldwide, Kravet Inc. offers the highest level of customer service, quality products and web technology for today's design professionals.
At Kravet Inc. we value the different social identities that make us who we are. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents the many different cultures, experiences, and viewpoints that reflect our communities. Our promise is to be open to learning and to be an inclusive employer and partner, with thoughtful strategies and practices that amplify the different voices of our industry.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
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