Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.
- Manage and cultivate a strong relationship with existing hospitality customers to drive ongoing business growth through regular communication, tailored service, and proactive problem solving
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the contract commercial sales sector
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients, ensuring favorable outcomes for the company while maintaining positive relationships
- Leverage expertise in Salesforce, including sales pipeline tracking and management to optimize processes and drive business growth
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Marketing, Accounting, Product Development, and Merchandising—to align on product, pricing, execution, and sales initiatives
- Define clear performance metrics and KPIs; implement plans to measure the success of the strategy
- Prepare reports on sales activities, pipeline status, and revenue forecasts for senior leadership
- Conduct market research to identify trends and competitive opportunities
- Support a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and innovation from the sales team
- Schedule, attend and travel to trade shows to drive business opportunities
- Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
- Uphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team:
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey
- Lead and mentor team to align with Four Hands’ strategic objectives
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, encouraging the sharing of ideas and best practices to drive innovation and successful implementation of digital solutions
- Foster individual growth and skill enhancement through regular feedback, training sessions, and professional development opportunities
- Collaboratively establish clear, measurable goals for the team that align with broader organizational objectives, ensuring accountability and focus
- Monitor progress towards goals through regular check-ins and performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and guidance to help the team achieve their targets
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to analyze performance outcomes, identify areas for enhancement, and propose innovative solutions to overcome challenges
- Develop and manage the department’s budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and alignment with business priorities
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve departmental and organizational objectives
- Evaluate industry trends and leverage insights to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to facilitate collaboration and alignment
The Ideal Person
- 8+ years of experience in contract hospitality sales management
- Experience, credibility and a strong network base in the furniture space required
- Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Thorough knowledge of the contract furniture industry, including competitors, projects in process and relationships with key influencers and decisions
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close deals effectively
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities
Top Skills
What We Do
Welcome to Four Hands. For over 25 years, we've been a leading designer and wholesaler of well-crafted furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.
Founded in Austin in 1996, Four Hands has international offices in China, India, Vietnam, Mexico, Indonesia, and showrooms in High Point, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Austin, Texas. Our team enthusiastically supports the growing needs of large retail chains, as well as independent regional stores and interior designers.
Our pieces are unique to us — the product of careful trendspotting, selected materials and innovative design techniques for an ever-expanding assortment. Our trade customers have 24/7 online access to 6,000 design-forward products, from living and dining room to art, outdoor, accessories, and more.
Receiving numerous recognitions and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 14 times, Four Hands is one of the most dynamic companies in the furniture industry today. We hire the most experienced people in the industry and talented individuals with robust backgrounds to bring a fresh approach to the furniture business. As a team, we actively challenge ourselves on the notion of what’s possible. The only thing we take more seriously than doing great work is having great fun.
