Junior Sales Manager f/m/d

Our common goal 

Vitra is seeking a driven junior to join our growing New York contract sales team. We are looking for someone passionate about design, enthusiastic about our company’s mission, and eager to contribute to our growth in the New York market. This role focuses on the contract sector, engaging with both Architecture & Design (A&D) firms, dealer partners, and directly with clients. This is primarily an outside sales position, operating from our New York showroom opening Spring 2025.

What you can expect

• Brand Ambassador: Serve as a passionate advocate for Vitra, inspiring and educating the A&D and dealer communities about our history, concepts, and products.
• Relationship Building: Foster relationships with key players in the A&D community, key accounts, and dealer partners, while building a larger network within our industry and beyond.
• Account Management: Assist in managing several key A&D accounts within the territory, including global-focus accounts.
• Dealer Management: Support in the management of assigned dealer accounts including training, target setting, and strategizing to work with them to achieve their sales targets.
• Community Engagement:  Participate in and assist in organizing both in-person and virtual events, connecting with clients and influencers. Attend and network at design community events to enhance Vitra’s presence.
• CRM Management: Maintain and update all sales activities in Salesforce to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Global Coordination: Collaborate with Vitra’s global network to support and synchronize efforts on key accounts and global A&D projects.
• Salary range of $80,000 – 100,000 USD/year dependent on experience

How you can convince

• Team-Oriented: Thrives in a collaborative sales environment and contributes to team success.
• A&D Enthusiast: Passionate about working with top A&D firms, with a strong network of local contacts and a keen interest in design.
• Industry Knowledge: Eager to learn about technical requirements, competitive landscapes, and workplace design trends within the contract furniture market.
• Design Insight: Demonstrates an appreciation and knowledge for quality and aesthetics, able to engage with A&D professionals on a peer level.
• Sales Acumen: First experience in all aspects of the sales process, from prospecting to negotiation and closing deals.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to deliver compelling presentations and speak confidently in public settings whether the audience is large or small, junior or C-suite.
• Lifelong Learner: Committed to continuous learning and development, with a keen interest in developing new skills and insights including AI and other digital tools.
• Self-Motivated: A proactive mindset, sense of accountability, and a passion for growing both individual accounts and the overall business.
• Workplace Enthusiast: Believes in the office and the power of coming together in our space as a team. While outside sales activity is needed, the sales team is based in our showroom and remote work is infrequent.

Enjoy working at Vitra 

• We offer a dynamic, creative, and innovative environment and pursue a sustainable corporate strategy
• Office design is our specialty - our work environment offers space for creativity including areas for focus time
• Welcome to Vitra - our orientation and welcome program 
• "How to work better" - our concept for the hybrid working world - enables mobile working in different facets 
• We promote lifelong learning through our internal academy and target group-oriented talent management programs 
• Benefit from attractive discounts on products from Vitra and Artek 

Do you still have doubts? 

You do not bring all the qualifications listed? 

Don't be discouraged: We are convinced that with an eager-to-learn, open-minded attitude, mountains can be moved. 

So, apply anyway and show us why you are the right person for this position. 

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and living diversity. Your personality and expertise are the only factors that determine your suitability. 

Please note that we cannot accept applications via E-mail but kindly ask you to send it via our job portal. If you have any questions, Eleni Thalmann, eleni.thalmann@vitra.com, will be happy to support.