Samuel & Sons has enjoyed more than three quarters of a century of making the impossible possible. And along the way, we've never lost sight of what matters most - the people who've helped us get where we are and the close-knit family feeling that encourages each of us to do our best. Samuel & Sons people have the drive to overcome any obstacle and the spirit to take on any challenge. As a family-owned company with an immense appreciation for its employees, Samuel & Sons is a great place to work. The opportunities are yours for the taking. And the benefits are among the best in the industry. Samuel & Sons continues to maintain its competitive advantage, achieve superior customer satisfaction and improve the overall company performance by creating an inclusive workplace that empowers each employee to make valuable contributions, be as unique as they are, and promote reaching their fullest potential. Samuel & Sons appreciates the rich diversity of the people in the communities where we work. Therefore, we aim to create and maintain a professional environment where differences are respected, varied skills and abilities of diverse individuals are valued and all may contribute to the success of the organization.

Our Core Values

We are CUSTOMERCENTRIC: The customer is at the heart of everything we do.
We are HUMAN: See people as people deserving of our trust, respect, and integrity.
We are UNITED: A community that supports each other through individual perspectives and collaboration.
We are PASSIONATE: Driven and committed to being better every day.
We PUSH BOUNDARIES: Move beyond what is by challenging assumptions and embracing change

WHAT YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE:

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for growing revenue within the Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and N. Louisiana territory by maintaining relationships, expanding opportunities with existing customers, and by developing business with prospective clients.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain and develop existing client relationships and business
Proactively seek new sales opportunities by networking and calling on prospective clients weekly
Showcase new collections through in person presentations, virtual presentations, and email
Respond to client inquiries regarding product information, scheming, quotes, and sample requests
Build and place sample book orders for client libraries
Educate designers on uses of trim and inspire them with schemes, social media, install photos, etc.
Participate in territory trade shows, trunk shows
Maintain and seek potential agent showrooms in major cities. Train staff, and provide necessary signage, display, and books
Proactively seek and grow hospitality accounts
Be a market expert. Current with interior design trends, the players in the industry, projects in your designated territory, and industry events, visit local showcase houses, etc.
Successfully maintain a full calendar of presentations including 50% road travel
Manage a monthly travel and entertainment budget
Responsible for meeting sales quotas and territory goals
Assist in the Dallas showroom in absence of the Design Consultant or Showroom Manager
All other duties as assigned by Senior Management

Requirements:

WHO YOU ARE:

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Regional sales experience in the interior design industry preferred
Outside sales experience preferred
Strong organizational skills, problem-solving and presentation skills
Excellent communication with strong verbal and interpersonal skills
Interest in interior design and textiles
High level of energy, must be multitask oriented with the ability to work in fast paced setting
Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office applications
Valid Driver’s License required

Samuel & Sons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, education, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics and celebrates the diversity of its growing team.

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