Syosset- Account Manager; A&D Trade​/Luxury Carpet Sales Professional

About Us

With more than 80 years of industry expertise, STARK is the discerning designer’s go‑to source for luxurious custom carpet and rugs.

To live our mission of helping create world class experiences, we believe our first responsibility is making design industry professionals the heroes in their projects because supporting businesses helps to preserve craftsmanship and enable unique and specially designed spaces to exist. In meeting their needs, we must continue to deliver peace of mind service while offering an expansive, diverse, and innovative product assortment that is accessible and convenient.

Established by Arthur Stark and his wife Nadia in 1938, the foundation of STARK was always to provide the very best products to our customers. With a rich history, third generation owners Chad Stark, as CEO, and Ashley Stark, as Creative Director, bring the STARK legacy into the new century by staying true to their founding principles. To seek out the best craftsman and methods of manufacturing for the most innovative and beautiful designs.

Stark Carpet Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Syosset, NY

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with alternating Saturdays

STARK is seeking to hire an Account Manager for our Syosset showroom to build and grow a strong book of business within the luxury carpet and interior design market. This role is ideal for a sales professional with a passion for design, relationship‑building, and consultative selling to the trade.

• Build, develop, and manage a book of business at the Syosset showroom to achieve long‑term sales success.
• Advise clients on product attributes and qualities based on their design needs, market trends, and project requirements.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with interior designers, architects, and trade partners through networking and consistent outreach.
• Identify prospective clients and create strategic, client‑centric marketing and visitation plans.
• Conduct targeted outreach and cold calling using customized sales and marketing scripts.
• Prepare pre‑ and post‑client visit reports, assess client purchasing potential, and share insights with senior management.
• Collaborate on the development and communication of STARK’s core message to clients.
• Plan, lead, and host client events with discretion over budgets and invitees.
• Prepare sales documentation to initiate and close orders, and collaborate on layouts and installations from a design perspective.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Must be available to work Saturdays on a rotating basis
• Carpet experience and/or related industry experience strongly preferred.
• Luxury brand sales experience is a plus.
• Established relationships within the interior design trade preferred.
• Strong interest in interior design with excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
• Advanced knowledge of carpet qualities, attributes, and manufacturing techniques is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree (Interior Design or related field preferred) is a plus.
• Prior sales experience “to the trade” is highly desirable.

• Base pay commensurate with experience.
• Eligible for additional sales commission and/or sales incentive bonuses.
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off policy
• 401(k) with company match

Please note:

At this time, we are not engaging with third‑party or agency recruiters for this position. We appreciate your understanding and kindly request that only individual applicants apply directly.

75, USD per year (Syosset)