Account Manager, Soren Liv Trade ShowroomIf you are looking to advance your sales career in the interiors industry, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the close-knit and energetic team based at Soren Liv's Trade showroom in the heart of Kingsland. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for B2B sales. Key clients include interior designers, homebuilders (show homes), apartment projects, hotel projects, and boutique retailers.The key purpose of this role is to provide excellent client support to ensure sales are maximised whilst maintaining and developing positive, sustainable relationships.Soren Liv enjoys a discerning and varied client base so a professional, polished, and positive attitude, alongside first-class communication skills is essential.Key responsibilities:Tracking sales KPI's and analysing client account performance.Selling and communicating with clients face-to-face, over the phone, and via email enquiries.Commitment to build strong and mutually beneficial client relationships.Act as an advisor/consultant to provide solutions to client's problems and enquiries.Gain and retain in-depth product knowledge (internal and supplier training plus mentoring provided).Suggest and implement marketing initiatives to increase sales (in collaboration with sales manager and design manager).Assist with showroom displays, presentation, labelling, and general neatness as required.Arrange and send product samples for clients as requested.Create and follow up on quotes, place orders, and manage emails.Keep up to date with internal training requirements and complete any training modules as required.Proven track record in B2B sales.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 365.Proven administration skill set – ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.Strong sales acumen – personable, persuasive style and able to build rapport quickly.Ability to develop excellent relationships with discerning clients.Ability to work well and stay calm under pressure in a busy working environment.Experience in a similar role is an advantage.An affinity with design, colour, high-end furniture is an advantage.Be a supportive team player with a genuine desire to be a positive contributor to ensure the whole team at Soren Liv succeeds.Possess excellent verbal communication and listening skills.Must be personable, friendly, and approachable with strong interpersonal skills.Be well presented to reflect a professional and stylish working environment.Work well in a vibrant team environment, be a self-starter (ability to define and self-manage workload) and have a great get-on-with-it attitude.Ability to work responsively and professionally while taking responsibility and accountability for self and customers.Key essential traits include tenacity, integrity, and honesty.The extras:Enjoy a fantastic inclusive and supportive company culture that places family as one of its core values.Positive and happy tight-knit team.Based in fabulous showroom in Kingsland, Auckland (plenty of on-site parking).Industry-leading and growing firm constantly innovating and challenging the status quo in furniture importing (and manufacturing).About the Soren Liv Showroom:Soren Liv is a division of the Sorenmobler Group Ltd. A highly successful manufacturer and importer of contemporary furniture, they are industry leaders supplying interior designers, hotels, apartment buildings, and show homes. The business is in growth mode, and this signifies an exciting opportunity to join the high-performing showroom team as they consolidate their rapid market growth. The team thrive on offering the ultimate customer experience, tailored to their needs, and pride themselves on presenting eye-catching displays in a great atmosphere.As a company, Soren Liv pride themselves on providing a supportive working environment, together with the opportunity to work with positive and driven people who have an attitude that breeds success!With the head office, warehousing, and manufacturing plant based in Whanganui, the Soren Liv trade showroom is a key connection to the Auckland region.About Kingsland:Kingsland is a hip residential neighbourhood with coffee roasters, brewpubs, and wine bars, many of which host live music nights. New North Road has popular spots for lunch including Bluebells Cakery opposite the showroom, as well as trendy vintage clothes stores. Nearby Eden Park stadium hosts cricket and rugby matches, and the district borders Arch Hill Scenic Reserve, a vast green space with walking and mountain biking trails.All candidates who meet the criteria will be emailed the Candidate Job Brief and Appendix One - Position Description.
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