Ernesta
Retail Trade Account Executive (full-time)
$90K
Summit, NJ +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 13, 2026
- Location
- Summit, NJ
Summit, New Jersey, 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 existing trade accounts and prospect for new partners through outreach, visits, events, and networking.
- Provide tailored product and design guidance, follow up on projects and quotes, and maintain an organized account pipeline.
- Collaborate with showroom colleagues, support events, share trade feedback, and track sales and account growth.
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 trust with clients or accounts.
- Strong organization, communication, prospecting, and follow-through skills.
- 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 or home furnishings community; experience in a high-end or design-focused showroom.
- Experience managing trade accounts or working with custom home products, design tools, or spatial planning.
Pay
$30/hour plus a quarterly bonus; approximately $90,000 anticipated maximum annual compensation including the quarterly bonus (currency not stated).
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