Kathy Kuo Home

Trade Account Manager / Showroom Sales Consultant

Kathy Kuo Home  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

About Kathy Kuo Home
At Kathy Kuo Home, we believe your home is your story—told beautifully.We’re a fast-growing interiors brand known for our elevated yet approachable aesthetic, our high-touch design services, and our community of passionate clients and creators.

We are seeking a Trade Account Manager to oversee key Interior Design (B2B accounts), ranging from high-end residential interior designers to builders, contractors, hospitality, and purchasing agents, collaborating on new and existing project opportunities.
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • PTO and mental health days to support your well-being.
  • An employee purchasing program to help you create your own beautiful space.
  • A collaborative, design-driven culture where your voice and creativity matter.

If you’re passionate about design and believe in creating spaces that inspire and nurture, Kathy Kuo Home is the place to grow your career while helping others live beautifully.Learn more: www.kathykuohome.comFollow us: @kathykuohome

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a book of B2B accounts across the Tri-State area to achieve monthly sales targets

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key Interior Design accounts. Serving as the primary point of contact for all communication and support.

  • Handle incoming leads through digital platforms

  • Build and maintain a pipeline of projects and opportunities

  • Execute company-driven sales initiatives

  • Assess and present to key accounts on a regular basis

  • Identify business opportunities to generate large volume projects

  • Work closely with Interior Design clients to support them throughout the project lifecycle. This includes collaborating on design concepts, providing product recommendations, coordinating logistics, and ensuring client satisfaction.

  • Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments. Utilize this knowledge to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

  • Showroom and In-Person Support: Work from our Tribeca Showroom on a weekly basis to support the NYC Trade community through scheduled appointments, sample preparation, and in-person meetings

  • Assist with walk-in Trade and retail appointments as needed, supporting the broader showroom sales team

  • Support showroom events, including Trade events, brand activations, and client gatherings (event setup, client engagement, and follow-up as needed)

  • Assist with daily showroom operations and upkeep, including maintaining product displays, sample organization, merchandising standards, and general showroom readiness

Qualifications

  • At least 8-10+ years in a sales/account management role

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field preferred.

  • Experience in the home/interiors sector is preferred

  • Experience in a high-volume CRM driven environment

  • Proven experience in sales, account management, or business development, preferably within the Interior Design industry.

  • Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

  • Salesforce experience is a plus

If you are a passionate and driven individual with a background in sales and a keen interest in the Interior Design industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of design and making meaningful contributions to our clients' projects.

Kathy Kuo Home

About Kathy Kuo Home

Kathy Kuo Home is a design-first home furnishings brand founded by RISD-trained designer and entrepreneur Kathy Kuo. Guided by a belief that everyone should love where they live, we combine timeless aesthetics, thoughtful curation, and a deep commitment to service to help our clients create spaces of grace, comfort, and beauty.

Our assortment is built around a classically inspired design point of view, with influences drawn from town, country, and coastal living. Each piece is hand-selected by Kathy and our team for quality, craftsmanship, and enduring style, sourced from a trusted network of artisans and makers around the world.

Kathy Kuo Home is also a full-service interior design studio and a valued resource for the professional design community.

We offer:

- An e-commerce platform focused on mid- to high-end furniture and decor

- Personalized interior design services for residential and commercial projects

- A robust Trade Program serving over 25,000 industry professionals

-A Tribeca showroom that offers in-person interior design consultations and space for community based events

- Our logistics infrastructure, including a fully owned 3PL in High Point, NC, allows us to support complex project needs with care and precision, ensuring a streamlined experience from sourcing to installation.

At our core, we champion client-first design and layered, livable interiors that reflect real life. We’re proud to be a trusted destination for those who value design as a way of living well.

Learn more: www.kathykuohome.com

Follow us: @kathykuohome

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
2012
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