Designtex Sales Representative

General Information

Country: USA

State: New York

City: New York

Office Location: 200 Hudson Street

Date posted: 22-Jan-2026

Business Function: Sales

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Designtex, a leading textile and applied materials company, has an exciting opportunity for a Sales Representative to join our team!

Are you energized by working in one of the most dynamic design markets in the world?

Do you thrive in a highly autonomous, relationship-driven sales role where you build deep connections across New York City and Connecticut design communities?

If you're motivated by representing a design-led brand in a high-impact territory – and you enjoy helping clients discover materials that elevate their spaces – this entrepreneurial role could be your next big opportunity.

Helping You Thrive By:

• Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work
• Car and cell phone stipend monthly.
• Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued – and living it out every day.
• Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment.

Responsibilities

You'll Supporting Meaningful Work By:

• Building strong relationships with A&D firms, end users, dealers, and commercial clients across Manhattan, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with a special emphasis on the NYC design community.
• Driving revenue growth by representing Designtex's textiles, wall coverings, custom print solutions, and 3M surface films while supporting a high-impact, high-visibility territory.
• Engaging in 4-5 client meetings per day to maintain a strong market presence, nurture key accounts, and stay top-of-mind with major commercial clients.
• Developing and executing a territory strategy that balances Manhattan's dense A&D ecosystem with broader engagement across CT and RI.
• Collaborating closely with the Regional Sales Director and internal partners to receive product training, leverage SME expertise, and align growth opportunities.
• Managing your schedule independently by planning travel throughout New York City and Connecticut, preparing client visits, and maintaining CRM records.
• Representing Designtex with professionalism by delivering compelling product presentations and staying visible within Manhattan and surrounding markets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a customer-facing sales role, ideally within commercial design, contract furniture, real estate, textiles, wall coverings, or related finish materials.
• Experience selling to or partnering with A&D firms, end users, or dealers, with familiarity navigating complex influencer networks.
• Strong understanding of the commercial sales cycle and the decision-making dynamics within the architectural and design community.
• Ability to manage a large, multistate territory (NY/CT/RI) with autonomy, including scheduling, travel, and daily client engagement.
• Demonstrated self-starter with strong presentation and communication skills, comfortable representing products in high-visibility markets like Manhattan.

• Experience in textiles, wall coverings, finishes, or materials aligned with the Designtex portfolio, especially within the Manhattan or New England commercial design markets.
• Established relationships within the NYC A&D community or demonstrated ability to build strong networks in high-density design markets.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate, contract furniture, or adjacent industries involving complex sales cycles.
• Ability to tailor presentations for varied audiences, including A&D firms, end users, and dealer partners across multiple states.
• Experience managing a high-volume schedule in fast-paced, multi-market territories like NY, CT, and RI.
• Strong organizational skills for managing customer libraries, samples, and product resources across geographically diverse accounts.

Designtex offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about our company, visit our website at  and  Designtex and Steelcase strongly support a diverse…