Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Steelcase’s Designtex is a leading textile design firm seeking a Sales Representative to grow client relationships and revenue across Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi. The role focuses on representing Designtex products, managing a sales territory, meeting with clients, developing sales plans, and tracking opportunities through CRM tools.
Responsibilities
- Building strong, ongoing relationships with A&D firms, end users, dealers, and commercial clients across Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi with an emphasis in New Orleans and Baton Rouge
- Driving revenue growth by representing Designtex’s textiles, wallcoverings, custom print solutions, and 3M Di-Noc surface films
- Engaging in frequent client meetings (typically 4–5 per day) to present materials, maintain visibility, and support key accounts
- Developing and executing a territory sales plan that balances growing existing accounts with pursuing new business across multiple commercial verticals
- Collaborating with the Regional Sales Director, SMEs, and internal partners to stay current on product training and sales enablement tools
- Managing your schedule independently by planning travel, organizing customer visits, and tracking opportunities through CRM tools
- Representing the Designtex brand with professionalism through product presentations, client meetings, and field‑based engagement
Skills
- 3+ years of sales experience in a client‑facing role, preferably within commercial design, textiles, furnishings, or related industries
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with A&D firms, end users, or dealers
- Ability to manage a territory with autonomy, including scheduling, travel, and daily customer engagement
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage clients and present product solutions effectively
- Demonstrated self‑starter mindset with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Must reside in New Orleans or Baton Rouge
- Experience in commercial interiors, textiles, wallcoverings, or related finishes, including familiarity with materials in the Designtex portfolio
- Understanding the commercial sales cycle and key influencers within the A&D community
- Ability to deliver clear and engaging product presentations to various audiences
- Experience using CRM tools to track opportunities and manage pipelines
- Ability to work independently while staying connected to a distributed sales team
Benefits
- Car stipend monthly
- Cell phone stipend monthly
- Continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill
- A culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued
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