Poltrona Frau Inside Sales and Interior Architect

Location: New York

# | | | | --- | --- | | | | | --- | | Poltrona Frau Inside Sales and Interior Architect | ||  |  |  |  |  || --- | --- | --- | --- | --- || |  |  | | --- | --- | | Funzioni aziendali | RETAIL | | Sedi | US - USA/New York | ||  |  || --- | --- || |  | | --- | | Poltrona Frau is seeking a refined, design-led professional to join our New York showroom in a hybrid role that blends Inside Sales and Interior Architecture/Design.

This position is ideal for someone who pairs commercial acumen with a strong aesthetic sensibility—able to guide clients from inspiration to specification, while cultivating long-term relationships within the A+D community.  As an Interior Architect/Designer, you will work with colleagues and private clients and dealers across luxury residential and select commercial projects, translating lifestyle and brand narratives into thoughtful, impeccably detailed interiors.

As a business driver, you will grow opportunities, build a robust pipeline, and act as a local brand ambassador for Poltrona Frau. When needed, this role will also provide on-floor coverage to support the showroom team and ensure an exceptional client experience.  This role reports directly to the Showroom Manager.

** Main Activities
** Design Leadership & Project Development  
* Lead design conversations from concept to specification, shaping complete solutions that reflect Poltrona Frau’s heritage, craftsmanship, and modern sophistication
* Develop project narratives and presentations (concepts, space planning, furniture plans, finish/material palettes, and product specifications) for residential and commercial spaces
* Serve as a trusted design partner to private clients and dealer partners, supporting full-scope projects and multi-room environments
* Collaborate with external stakeholders—architects, interior designers, developers, and project teams—to ensure design intent, technical alignment, and project continuity
* Curate cohesive proposals that balance aesthetics, performance, timelines, and investment—bringing clarity and confidence to client decisions  Sales & Client Experience  
* Deliver a high-touch showroom experience aligned with luxury standards—welcoming clients, and guiding choices with discretion and expertise
* Executing sales efforts provide excellent client services & sales results as per showroom target
* Build and expand relationships within the A+D community; generate new opportunities while nurturing existing accounts and repeat business
* Manage a project pipeline with discipline and elegance—quotes, revisions, follow-ups, and documentation—ensuring responsiveness and an exceptional client journey
* Represent Poltrona Frau locally as a brand ambassador at showroom appointments, presentations, and targeted events
* Provide showroom floor coverage as needed, supporting walk-in clients, peak periods, appointments, and overall team continuity    
** Experience and Education*
* * Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or Industrial Design
* 5+ years of experience in high-end furniture, luxury interiors, or A+D-facing sales environments, with demonstrated project involvement
* A strong portfolio showing space planning, concept development, material sensibility, and the ability to translate design into executable specifications    
** Technical and Soft skills*
* * Confidence presenting to discerning clients and design professionals, with a consultative, relationship-first approach
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects with precision and grace
* Strong digital fluency (Microsoft Office required; familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Revit, Adobe, etc)
* Well-connected within the New York A+D community    
** Workplace**:
New York    
** Compensation & Benefits
** Base salary: $70,000–$90,000 + commissions  Benefits: 401(k) match, health insurance, paid time off and paid holidays | |
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