MR. is the premier luxury showroom for retail & trade sales in Seattle and Bellevue. Expanding our operations, we are currently seeking an associate to join a small team in our Bellevue showroom. Located in the luxury Intercontinental Hotel Avenue complex, our newest space features a curated collection from several of our international brand partners including Minotti, Poliform Systems and Bomma.

Primary Responsibilities 

This core of this role is to serve as our in-house Poliform Systems Designer, working directly with architects, designers & end-users in designing bespoke configurations for all Poliform Systems. The Day, Night & Architectural systems offer an extensive range of configurations and customization options, and this position serves as the direct liaison between Poliform, MR. and our clientele. 

This position will also assist with generating retail sales as well as working with our long-term A&D clients on other related lighting and furnishing projects. Excellent communication and organizational skills are vital for success. A candidate familiar with luxury furniture & lighting design is preferred, as this position will routinely develop & coordinate events to the trade.  

Requirements

• Developing sales and design programs for residential projects.  

• Exhibiting a proven ability to develop new sales in the showroom, turning inquiries & leads into sales opportunities while achieving monthly sales goals established with management.

• Developing new client base while assisting in maintaining & growing current relationships with our established trade contacts in the region.  

• This position will design and implement a strategic program of targeted sales events (lectures, luncheons, cocktail events, new product launches and brand trainings) to the trade to generate new sales opportunities.  

• Managing a sample & catalogue library; updating materials for loan to designers and clients while actively developing a database of digital files for product specifications.  

• Project management from initial contact to final delivery. Maintain attention to detail throughout the order process while ensuring administration related to sales is completed fully and accurately. Ability to fulfill requests under pressure and work with extremely tight deadlines to organize and prioritize projects and requirements.

• Attend meetings, participate in product trainings, share information among peers and utilize vendor resources to foster continual growth of product knowledge and awareness of design industry trends.

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Retail sales experience, customer success experience and/ or relevant event-planning industry experience.

• Possess a meticulous attention to detail and accuracy with a high degree of self-motivation and drive; exhibit the ability to work independently. Ambitious and driven personality with a hunger for success, looking for a long-term career in the furniture & lighting design industry.  

• Inclusive team member: cooperative, builds relationships easily, supportive to colleagues while encouraging collaborative strategies to drive sales and cultivate lasting relationships.  

• Ability to fulfill requests under pressure and work with extremely tight deadlines to organize and prioritize projects & requirements.  

• Background in interior design or architecture; college degree in Interior Design or related field preferred.  

• Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) as well as Adobe PDF.  

• Experience with AutoCAD; position may include developing floor plans and layouts for clients.    

Schedule

Full-time, in-person, 40 hours a week; hours to be determined.

Compensation

Salary + commission, expected range: $65,000 - $95,000

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays and a generous employee discount.

MR. is committed to diversity and inclusion.  For consideration, please email your resume to hillary@mr.studio