or apply directly on Ernesta's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 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 role involves proactive outreach, managing a portfolio of accounts, and providing exceptional service to ensure trade partners have a seamless experience with Ernesta's custom rug offerings. You will spend a portion of your time in the local design community, engaging in networking and relationship-building activities.
- 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
- This role pays an hourly rate of $30/hour plus a quarterly bonus
- The anticipated maximum annual compensation range for this role (including the quarterly bonus) is approximately $90,000
Worth weighing
- The role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, which may impact work-life balance.
- The position involves significant outreach and relationship building, which may not suit candidates who prefer a more traditional sales environment.
- The role is heavily focused on the local design community, so candidates should be comfortable with networking and community engagement.
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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