The Role
Own and grow luxury trade accounts in the Paris market by advising architects, designers, and contractors on Waterworks products. Responsibilities include prospecting, developing marketing plans, preparing quotes, managing client projects, closing sales, tracking pipelines in CRM, and participating in showroom and industry events. The role requires fluent French and English, onsite availability in Paris, some Saturday hours, and travel to the US and surrounding areas.
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About Waterworks
Waterworks is the premiere US brand for the luxury bath and kitchen. When you see the world’s most inspiring homes and hotels, you invariably find Waterworks in the mix. For over 40 years, our designs have elevated the bath and kitchen experience, with exquisite fittings, fixtures, hardware and more. We strive to be participants in exceptional design moments not just through our products, but through how our company name shows up in the world at large.
What We Provide
What gives us an edge over our competitors is our people. We work in a highly collaborative, creative environment that values each team member’s contributions to our mission. We empower our associates with extensive training and career growth opportunities.
The Role
As we continue to grow our brand presence in France and prepare to launch our Paris showroom in June, 2026, we’re seeking a dynamic Design Sales Consultant to join our team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of key trade accounts, cultivating a thriving and profitable client base. As a trusted advisor to top-tier professionals—including architects, designers, and contractors—you’ll deliver tailored solutions with exceptional service, professionalism, and integrity. Your ability to build strong, collaborative relationships will drive both immediate sales and long-term brand loyalty.
As a brand ambassador, you’ll embody our values, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and fearless sales execution. With a passion for the Waterworks brand and design, you’ll confidently execute strategies that place our clients at the center of every interaction.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about achieving sales goals and motivated by the opportunity to build lasting client relationships. Must be fluent in French and English, both written and verbal.
This is an onsite role that must be available for some Saturday hours.
Responsibilities
- Market Waterworks brand and products to your assigned Waterworks client list, and client leads provided by the company. Generally, all marketing is the to the trade.
- Meet or exceed assigned marketing, quote, order and sales goals
- Cultivate and expand relationships with clients by deeply understanding their needs and presenting compelling solutions
- Actively pursue new clients through social media, networking, territory outreach, and leveraging existing contacts
- Develop and execute a marketing plan that generates leads, project quotes, and sales
- Meet with clients in their offices, virtually or in-showroom to confidently pitch Waterworks products to secure orders
- Manage all phases of client projects including initial meetings, product specification and selection, providing quote and pricing, following up to close sale and take payment
- Provide monthly/weekly updates to your manager: pipeline and project status, marketing activities using CRM
- Provide a superior client experience to enhance long-term relationships, brand loyalty, and increase market share
- Actively participate in industry and showroom events; i.e. networking events, CEU presentations, lunch and learns, etc.
- Other projects and activities as needed to drive sales and/or grow market share
What You Will Need for Success
- Fluency in English and French languages (spoken and written) is required
- Must be available to work Saturday hours
- 5+ years of outside/inside sales and/or business development experience in the high-end, luxury brand environment
- Sales management experience a plus
- Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales and marketing quotas and goals
- Success with developing new business
- Exceptional communications skills, both verbal and written
- Digitally savvy
- Ability to listen and translate client’s needs into sales
- Strong persuasion, negotiation skills and the ability to influence others; close sales transactions/deals
- Self -motivated and possess the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; CRM and other sales tracking tools
- Plumbing and/or tile industry experience a plus / appreciated
- Ability to market outside of the showroom (locally) up to 50% of week
- This role is required to be in Paris, France with travel to the US 1-2 times per year as well as travel to areas surrounding Paris
Skills Required
- Fluency in spoken and written English and French
- Availability to work Saturday hours
- 5+ years of outside or inside sales and/or business development experience in a high-end luxury brand environment
- Proven record of meeting or exceeding sales and marketing quotas and goals
- Experience developing new business
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Digital proficiency
- Ability to understand client needs and translate them into sales
- Strong persuasion, negotiation, influencing, and closing skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, and sales tracking tools
- Ability to market outside the showroom locally up to 50% of the week
- Must be located in Paris, France
- Sales management experience
- Plumbing and/or tile industry experience
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The Company
What We Do
Waterworks is a luxury brand specializing in high-end bath and kitchen products, including fittings, fixtures, hardware, lighting, surfaces, and cabinetry. Founded in 1978, the company is recognized for its commitment to artisanal craftsmanship, rigorous engineering, and timeless design. Waterworks collaborates with accomplished designers and architects to provide a complete, proprietary vision for the most valuable rooms in the home, serving both residential and commercial projects globally.
