Interface is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products that includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs for commercial and residential spaces. Made with purpose and without compromise, Interface flooring brings more sophisticated design, more performance, more innovation, and more climate progress to interior spaces. A decades-long pioneer in sustainability, Interface remains “all in” on becoming a restorative business. Today, the company is focusing on carbon reductions, not offsets, as it works toward achieving its verified science-based targets by 2030 and its goal to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040.
Position summary: Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, the Showroom Manager plays a critical role in sales effectiveness of the New York City team. We are looking for an “All In” person to take ownership of the showroom, ensuring it is design forward, extremely well organized for impromptu client visits and planned showroom events.
The Showroom Manager is responsible for providing inside sales, presenting products to local designer’s, keeping the showroom space/sample library organized and running showroom events. This position is primed for future growth. The work environment is fast paced and dynamic.
Responsibilities Include:
Showroom Management:
Open and close showroom daily
Perform daily checklist to ensure the showroom is clean, books are organized, samples are returned, food is fresh
Set-up and manage showroom events (occasional evenings and weekends)
Create and implement showroom displays
Responsible for the facility to coordinate utilities, maintenance and janitorial contracts and needs
Maintain housekeeping
Comply with Building Regulations, Environmental Regulations, and safety rules
Manage budgets and administration with RSD
Event Planning:
Work with AE’s/RSD to coordinate catering, marketing materials (such as invitations), and vendors for events from 8 people to 200 people for annual major event.
Coordinate Lunch n' Learn and other events for AE's
Coordinating/planning/executing day of showroom events.
Sales Support:
Present information of all brands clearly, accurately, and professionally
Clearly communicate Mission Zero, Seven Fronts of Sustainability, Climate Take Back
Present product information to local designers
Assist and qualify opportunities from walk in clients
Create customized marketing materials as directed by Account Executives
Marketing:
Generate traffic into the showroom, develop and implement plans to maximize sales
Create a social media presence and cadence with Account Executives
Educational requirements:
Four year college degree in Design or a related field
Skills and experience:
3-5 years sales experience in a retail/design environment preferred. Will consider a background in Interior Furniture and Finishes, Flooring, Fashion, Hospitality and Event Coordination
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, verbal and written
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent customer relationship skills
Demonstrated organization and follow-up skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple, competing priorities
Demonstrated design experience preferred
Demonstrated ability with Canva, Instagram, LinkedIn, PowerPoint, Excel
Physical demands:
Occasional lifting and moving of less than 50 lbs.
Occasional travel
Work environment:
Office/Showroom
The typical pay range for this role is:
Minimum: $68, 826
Maximum: $120,446
Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.
In addition, the company provides health and welfare benefits which include (but are not limited to), medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life and disability, mental wellness, employee assistance programs, 401(k), paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, and more.