Account Manager (Interior Design Furniture Sales)

The ideal candidate will be eager to tackle the challenges of this work, prioritizing clients’ needs and ensuring success in project management and outcomes. Top candidates will be skilled at developing and sharing solutions, creating client-first project scopes that are manageable and realistic, managing projects start to finish, and developing prospect relationships that result in new clients and business. The ability to communicate effectively in written and oral communications is a must. Applicants seeking a long-term relationship will get first consideration.The Account Manager will:· Evaluate client needs and determine scope of services required· Develop and present ideas and solutions to customers which meet their aesthetic and budgetary needs· Market, promote and sell all Contract Design products and services· Create and maintain strong client business relationships· Manage accounts and project activitiesSummary of Responsibilities· Education for Clients and Selfo Educate customers on industry trendso Develop and provide ideaso Product training, knowledge and relevance· Creative Solution Developmento Provide consultative solutionso Prepare specifications of furniture· Project Managemento Create and manage ongoing project budgets and maintain profitable projectso Manage account day-to-day businesso Coordinate appropriate resources for each account/project· Business Developmento Build market share for Contract Design and generate new prospects, ultimate leading customers to partnering with Contract Designo Actively pursue new businesso Remain involved in the community through service and professional outreacho Develop and maintain personal and professional networks in the community· Develop and Foster Client Relationshipso Lead internal teams to delivero Exceed the client’s expectations in every processo Deliver presentationsQualification & Required Skills· Bachelor’s Degree (Interior Design preferred); Minimum 2 years of either designer or account management experience (or both)· Professional sales experience· Industry knowledge· Design and space planning· Technology proficiency· Project Management· Construction and architecture knowledgePerformance Criteria· Thrives in both team and independent work environments· Ability to communicate information effectively and accurately, verbally, in writing, and in presentations· Focus on coordination· Mathematical skills applicable for projects· Manages time well· Creates and manages budgets successfully· Ability to learn and use industry-specific technical platforms to specify and draw· Ability to focus in multi-tasking environment· Attention to detail is critical· Highly organized· Customer service-focused approach· Positive attitude and dependable· Proven ability to think ahead, engage proactively and take initiative· Self-motivated and self-starter personality· New clients and confirmed projects· High levels of integrity, personally and professionally· Experience managing teams, with a passion for developing talent and building career paths· Capable of achieving results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, often on short deadlines· Confident in own skills and performance in alignment with job descriptionAbout the Position· Location: Spokane, WA· Position: Full time (M-F, 8:30am – 5pm)· Salary: DOEAbout Contract DesignContract Design is an established full-service commercial furniture dealership serving eastern Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana.Contract Design provides solutions from Herman Miller and Knoll products including a significant collection of industry leading product lines. Contract Design develops modern environments for customers to work, learn, heal and live.