Furniture Sales Associate

If you are ready for a fast- paced, creative environment where you can bring out your very best, you may be exactly what we’re looking for. Ot/tra by Zimmerman Workshop, a bespoke furniture brand in Brooklyn, is searching for a Sales Associate to join our team. Responsibilities: \\- Set and achieve sales goals, maintain sales reports for weekly review with leadership team \\- Develop and manage relationships; Identify new business opportunities (in both residential and commercial sectors) \\- Call on firms, arrange presentations, and follow through on meetings accordingly \\- Cold call designers to introduce yourself and our brand \\- Regularly attend industry events on behalf of Ot/tra \\- Be present with Ot/tra’s owners at trade shows, including the upcoming Architectural Digest Design Show in March \\- Reply to online inquiries, generate quotes, and track sales per our procedures manual \\- Update clients on project progress throughout the 12-14-week production period \\- Liaise with the design team on custom and/or expedited orders \\- Use social media as a tool to raise brand awareness for Ot/tra \\- Contribute ideas for our monthly newsletter \\- Help to plan and host gatherings at our showroom in Brooklyn (opening in Red Hook Spring 2020) Expectations and skills required \\- Offer impeccable service to customers and trade clients \\- Have knowledge of all Ot/tra products, as well as its custom fabrication capabilities \\- When not on sales calls, candidate will be present in the office/showroom (this is not a remote position) \\- Work within our existing Client Relationship Management system; proficiency in Word and Excel \\- Excellent written and verbal communications skills \\- Detail-oriented and can-do approach to all aspects of the work \\- Punctual and professional \\- Design industry experience a plus, but not essential A bit more about us: Ottra by Zimmerman Workshop creates sculptural, solid wood furniture. We work hard, but we also take time to be grateful for all the opportunities we’ve had, and the fact that we can create every day. Please do not call.