or apply directly on Ernesta's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 10 days Ernesta's roles stay open a median of 43 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 33% of Ernesta's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ernesta
- high 22 stale, 0 reposted of 55 open
- Hiring momentum
- 63 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ernesta's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ernesta.
About this role
As a Retail Trade Account Executive at Ernesta, you will focus on building and nurturing relationships with interior designers, architects, and trade partners to grow the company's trade business. Your responsibilities will include developing new accounts, maintaining existing relationships, and providing exceptional service and product expertise. You will spend a significant portion of your time engaging with the local design community through various outreach activities and events.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ernesta as an employer.
What you need
- 1–2+ years of relevant experience within interior design, home furnishings, architecture and design sales, trade sales, account management, or a related design-focused industry
- Demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships and develop trust with clients or accounts over time
- Passion for interior design, home décor, architecture, and the broader design community
- Entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the drive to proactively create new business opportunities and grow a book of business
- Commercially minded and motivated by achieving sales and relationship-growth goals
- Highly organized with strong time management skills and disciplined follow-through
Nice to have
- Existing relationships within the local interior design, architecture, or home furnishings community
- Experience working in a high-end or design-focused showroom environment
- Experience managing a portfolio or book of trade, designer, or professional accounts
- Experience with custom products, textiles, rugs, furniture, or other home furnishings
- Experience with design tools, spatial planning, or custom measurement processes
What you get
- Hourly rate of $30/hour plus a quarterly bonus
- Anticipated maximum annual compensation range for this role (including the quarterly bonus) is approximately $90,000
Worth weighing
- Role involves significant external outreach and networking, which may require flexibility in schedule
- Sales-driven role focused on building relationships and revenue growth, which may not suit everyone
- No mention of remote work options, indicating a likely onsite requirement
Summarised from Ernesta's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Ernesta on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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