Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Empire & Co. is a leading design and installation firm specializing in creating fully furnished environments for lifestyle real estate. The Account Executive is responsible for introducing new business opportunities and maintaining relationships with builders, developers, and asset managers while representing the firm's design vision and capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Generate new leads and pursue sales opportunities within homebuilding, hospitality, student housing, and active adult communities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with builders, developers, architects, and key decision-makers
- Present design concepts, portfolios, and service offerings to prospective clients
- Collaborate with design and operations teams to develop tailored proposals and presentations
- Manage the full sales cycle from initial outreach through contract execution
- Track opportunities, forecasts, and pipeline activity using CRM tools
- Attend industry events, networking functions, and trade shows to expand market presence
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
- Meet or exceed individual and company revenue goals
Skills
- 8–10 years of proven sales experience in interior design, architecture, construction, real estate development, or related industries
- Strong understanding of the homebuilding and/or commercial development process
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Ability to sell creative services while balancing budgets, timelines, and client expectations
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently
- Alabama-based preferred; travel as needed
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