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Ernesta

Retail Trade Account Executive (full-time)

$90K

Fairfax, VA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 13, 2026

Location
Fairfax, VA
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Experience
1–2+ years of relevant experience.

About the job

Build and grow Ernesta’s local trade business by developing designer and architect accounts, providing consultative product support, and driving repeat sales.

What you'll do

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of trade accounts while prospecting and activating new accounts.
  • Meet trade partners through local visits, events, networking, and other outreach; maintain follow-up and an organized sales pipeline.
  • Coordinate with showroom colleagues and share trade feedback to improve the customer experience.

What they ask for

  • 1–2+ years of relevant experience in interior design, home furnishings, architecture and design sales, trade sales, account management, or a related design-focused industry.
  • Ability to build professional relationships and trust, prospect for business, and communicate and present confidently.
  • Strong organization, time management, follow-through, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel locally and work a flexible retail schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, or events.

Nice to have

  • Existing local design, architecture, or home furnishings relationships; experience in a high-end or design-focused showroom.
  • Experience managing trade accounts or working with custom home furnishings, design tools, spatial planning, or custom measurement processes.

Pay

$30/hour base pay; approximately $90,000 maximum annual total compensation (including quarterly bonus)

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