Company: Jonathan Adler
Position: Trade Associate
Location: Los Angeles
Company Overview:
Jonathan Adler is a home furnishings and design company dedicated to bringing Modern American Glamour to our Clients’ lives. Our showroom culture is built upon excellence on all levels: excellence in selling, excellence in Client Service, excellence in showroom presentation- these are just a few of the characteristics of a successful showroom. We foster an energetic, creative and fun working environment, as these descriptors reflect the product we sell and the personality of Jonathan Adler himself. We are passionate about the craft and story behind each item we design and sell and are committed to sharing the story with our Clients.
Job Purpose:
The Trade Associate is responsible for developing new business relationships with designers, B2B and B2C clients, with a primary focus on the residential and small business market in the specified region.
Essential Functions:
- Act as a brand representative and trusted resource for the Interior Design community in the region by conducting a minimum number of sales appointments per week
- Extend the reach of the Jonathan Adler Trade Program in designated region through acquisition and retention outreach
- Meet monthly sales goals & Designer Program enrollment minimums
- Oversee order management and Customer Service Issue resolution for clients. Maintain profitability through decision making and order management that protects the company’s bottom line
- Partner with Store Manager and Marketing to coordinate design-related events within region to extend JA’s reach and involvement in local design and business community
- Network with the professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings and events. Attend a minimum number of monthly trade events
- Attend appropriate trade shows and conferences to promote/represent JA Brand to Design Community
- Generate large-scale B2B business by identifying key players and developing relationships in the interior design, real-estate and business sectors within a specified region
- When necessary, partner with JA HQ departments (Wholesale, Hospitality and Interior Design), acting as a local contact on design projects and services within region
- Assist home store in day-to-day showroom operations as needed
- Work on special tasks as assigned
Essential Requirements
- BA or higher in Interior Design or related field/ experience a plus
- Solid contacts and connections in the local Interior Design, ASID and IIDA community
- Strong networking, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to source, establish, develop and maintain business relationships
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects at once time
- Previous experience working in a home furnishing retail environment a strong plus
We are an Equal Opportunity Employee M/D/F/V
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Weekly day range:
Work Location: In person