Account Manager - Houston

Schumacher & Co. is a fast-growing and innovative interior design company. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. We are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. It challenges convention. It brings a unique point of view into the world. It sets trends. And it leaves a mark. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company of many brands within our portfolio. 

This role is part of Patterson Flynn, our bespoke floorcovering boutique that creates one-of-a-kind rugs and carpets that exude luxury and fine design. You will be based in a dedicated Patterson Flynn showroom in the Decorative Center of Houston, in the same design center as our Schumacher showroom. 

Your sales territory will encompass South Texas, including Houston, Austin, San Antonio and surrounding areas, in addition to South Louisiana. This role is largely showroom based in Houston, but will require quarterly travel to Austin, San Antonio, and/or Louisiana. 

YOU WILL:

• Generate sales for the Patterson Flynn brand through relationship building.
• Identify new accounts and establish new relationships with key decision makers.
• Strategically develop and grow new and existing business in the market.
• Assist in day-to-day showroom operations, including client interactions, showroom organization, product and materials inventory management.
• Align with sales marketing strategies to properly target accounts and capitalize on opportunities.
• Manage individual client book.
• Utilize and expand PF’s presence through online and digital channels (social media, etc.)
• Place and follow-up on customer orders.
• Effectively manage sales cycles while providing clients with a flawless service.
• Represent the luxury brand by providing the best possible customer service to offer the highest quality product and service.

YOU HAVE/ARE:

• Ability to set and achieve sales goals by activating accounts and maintaining relationships.
• Ability to think creatively to build account level sales as well as strategically develop new business in a rapidly changing environment.
• Experience in project management and working with long sales cycles
• Competitive drive and entrepreneurial mindset in order to expand client book and grow current accounts.
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about luxury interior design industry.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability and initiative.
• Proven ability to identify growth opportunities including high potential customers & new accounts.
• Technologically savvy and able to work on existing digital platforms and systems

ABOUT FSCO:

Schumacher & Co is a 131-year‐old interior design company that creates and distributes fabric, wallcovering and furniture to skilled businesses around the world. Our family‐owned company is synonymous with style, taste and innovation. Our collections are comprehensive, with an extraordinary range united by respect for classicism, an eye for the cutting edge, and an unparalleled level of quality.

But don’t be fooled! While we celebrate our storied heritage, we operate like a 131-year‐old startup. Our talented team is innovative and dynamic, and our culture is progressive and fun. In order continue our success; we are always looking for talented people that fit.

• Culture: In our company, you’re judged by your ideas and results, not by your experience or title.  So, we encourage you to be thoughtful, casual, and to speak your mind.
• Development: We strive every day to develop you and your colleagues for what we believe is a challenging and supportive business environment.
• Teamwork: We believe that success and efficiency can only be a product of collaboration.  At FSCO, working together is the rule, not the exception.
• Innovation: We have achieved success and longevity through innovation.  And we encourage experimentation and rule breaking.  Mistakes?  Those are things we embrace, talk about and learn from.
• Life balance: Focused, productive time is more important than long hours. We believe in having enough time to be happy both in the office and out of it.

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