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Ernesta

Retail Trade Account Executive (full-time)

$90K

Chicago, IL +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 13, 2026

Location
Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Experience
1–2+ years of relevant experience; related fields listed as alternatives.

About the job

Build and grow Ernesta’s local trade business by developing designer, architect, and other trade-partner accounts and supporting their rug projects.

What you'll do

  • Develop existing trade accounts and prospect for new partners through outreach, networking, visits, and events.
  • Provide consultative product and design guidance, follow up on projects and quotes, and manage the account pipeline.
  • Collaborate with showroom colleagues, support events, share trade feedback, and track sales and account-growth goals.

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.
  • Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships and develop trust with clients or accounts.
  • Strong organization, communication, and follow-through skills; comfortable prospecting and managing multiple accounts and projects.
  • Ability and willingness to travel locally and work a flexible retail schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, or events.

Nice to have

  • Existing relationships in the local design community or experience in a high-end or design-focused showroom.
  • Experience managing trade accounts or working with custom products, textiles, rugs, furniture, or home furnishings.

Pay

$30/hour (hourly rate) plus a quarterly bonus; approximately $90,000 (anticipated maximum annual compensation, including quarterly bonus)

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