Sales Manager - Designer Trade & Contract

We would like to hear from you if you are passionate about interior design and ready to bring your established network and expertise to a fast-growing, design-driven brand. Nordic Knots is looking for a dynamic Sales Manager with a proven track record in trade sales and an exceptional ability to build relationships with professional interior designers and trade clients.

The role

As our Sales Manager for Designer Trade & Contract, you will play a pivotal role in growing Nordic Knots’ presence among professional interior designers and trade clients in Florida and surrounding regions. You will use your expertise and connections to elevate our Nordic Knots PRO platform and develop strategies to drive sales and loyalty. This role is perfect for someone who is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on doer, with the ability to mentor and inspire a team while building deep, meaningful client relationships.

Your key responsibilities:

• Build & expand: Leverage your existing network of trade clients and designers to expand our presence in Florida and neighboring markets.
• Strategize & lead: Develop and execute effective strategies to acquire new clients and grow relationships with high-value trade customers.
• Collaborate & coach: Work closely with the sales customer service team to ensure seamless client experiences and mentor them to excel in their roles.
• Drive results: Set and exceed sales targets, reporting on performance while identifying opportunities for growth.
• Refine processes: Perfect our approach to serving trade clients in collaboration with our Sales Director, including onboarding, sales touchpoints, and loyalty-building activities.

We are looking for you who:

• Is a relationship builder: You know the trade market inside out and have an impressive book of business to bring to the table.
• Have strong sales expertise: You’re skilled in converting leads into long-term clients and increasing sales through relationship-based strategies.
• Is a tastemaker: You have impeccable taste and can credibly advise clients as a trusted partner in design.
• Understands industry influence: You know which designers and influencers matter, and you can help us connect with them to strengthen our brand presence.

Your Values & Traits:

• You thrive in a startup environment and are energized by building something from the ground up.
• You are results-driven, highly organized, and passionate about interior design.
• You balance sales expertise with a consultative approach, ensuring clients see you as a partner
• You are personable, collaborative, and team-oriented, eager to teach and uplift others.

Your goals in this role:

• Expand our current network of professional interior designers and trade clients.
• Convert more potential customers into loyal trade clients.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and increase repeat business.
• Drive growth through sales strategies tailored to trade and designer needs.
• Enhance our PRO platform with innovative ideas and customer feedback.
• Successfully introduce new collections to trade clients, making each launch a major event.

About Nordic Knots

Nordic Knots was founded in 2016 by Liza Berglund Laserow, Fabian Berglund and Felix Berglund. We are a fast-growing direct-to-consumer Scandinavian interior design brand. The USA is a major market for Nordic Knots, followed by the UK and EU. Nordic Knots was born from a culture of thoughtful design that lasts beyond seasons and trends. Fusing function and aesthetics with a Scandinavian sensibility, we craft timeless textiles for the modern home. We believe that great textiles are foundational and can transform a house into a harmonious home – framing the most beautifully curated lives. The head office is located in Stockholm at the flagship store on Birger Jarlsgatan. In 2024, we opened our first flagship store in New York City. We have a constantly growing team in both Stockholm and New York, and are looking to expand our UK and EU presence.

What we offer

We are a fun and driven team with high ambitions. We have an entrepreneurial and open-minded culture where all new ideas and suggestions for improvements are valued and encouraged. At Nordic Knots everyone should feel that they are a part of and contributing towards our success as we continue to scale up the brand with many exciting projects on the horizon.

Location

We are looking for a candidate located in Miami.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter via Teamtailor.