RALPH PUCCI International is seeking a Miami-based Sales Associate. This individual will work in our gallery in Wynwood as a key member of our team.

This individual will be a primary face to the RALPH PUCCI customer and will need to have an excellent knowledge of and a deep appreciation for our product. In addition, this person will need to have a friendly and outgoing personality and be willing to cultivate long-term and trusting relationships with our clients. Finally, this individual needs to have superb communication skills (both oral and written) as well as stellar organizational skills and the ability to anticipate all client needs.

Responsibilities

• Successfully maintain a full calendar of sales meetings, providing designers and clients with information on products, pricing, lead times, specifications, etc.
• Be accountable for individual sales goals as defined by management
• Completely manage the relationship between the client and RALPH PUCCI throughout the order process, tracking the order through the pipeline, following up with vendors and keeping the client aware of any production issues, working with our vendors on sample approvals and managing any issues during and after delivery.
• Drive new client relationships and nurture existing relationships with consistent follow-up
• Provide accurate and timely reports to management, including call reporting and business updates
• Attend industry events as needed
• Quickly gain a deep knowledge of all new RALPH PUCCI products and other general information of interest to customers
• Assist with the maintenance of gallery aesthetics, organization, and overall standards.
• Assist in preparation for events, opening, etc, managing RSVP and door lists
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in an inside/outside sales closing role
• Experience managing a large book of accounts
• Experience using Salesforce, Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong self-reliance with the ability to problem-solve and make independent decisions in line with RALPH PUCCI’s policies and procedures.
• Timely and thoughtful follow-up to creating trust and strong relationships with your accounts
• Ability to identify and overcome objections throughout the full sales cycle
• Passion for interior design, art, objects d’art, decorative arts, or architecture

Please send a resume and cover letter to nicole@ralphpucci.com.