FURNITURE SOUP, INC.

Company Description

Furniture Soup is a furniture and workspace solutions company serving commercial clients with office furnishings, layout planning & interior design, and installation services. The team focuses on helping organizations create functional, attractive environments that support productivity and comfort. Furniture Soup works closely with clients from initial concept through delivery to ensure projects meet budget, timeline, and design goals. The company values strong customer relationships, practical problem-solving, and reliable service. Team members collaborate across sales, design, and operations to deliver comprehensive solutions for a wide range of workplaces.

Role Description

This Outside Sales & Account Manager position is a full-time role focused in the greater Lancaster area.  Our office & showroom is based in Reading, PA.  This position requires some days in both locations. This position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with new and existing commercial clients, including visiting customer locations, understanding workspace needs, and presenting furniture and layout solutions. Day-to-day tasks include prospecting and qualifying leads, conducting in-person sales presentations, preparing layouts, quotes and proposals, and managing accounts from initial contact through delivery. The role also involves coordinating with internal teams on project details, monitoring order status, and providing responsive customer service throughout the sales cycle. The Outside Sales & Account Manager will be expected to meet sales targets, maintain accurate client records, and represent Furniture Soup professionally in the marketplace.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

- Strong Sales and Inside Sales skills, including prospecting, lead qualification, and closing.

- Effective Account Management and Customer Service skills to build and continue to maintain long-term client relationships and ensure satisfaction.

- Polished Sales Presentations skills, including the ability to communicate solutions clearly and confidently to diverse decision-makers.

Candidates should be interested in Design, Interiors or other Creative Fields.

Candidates should have:

- Excellent communication, out-of-the-box thinking, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Be detail oriented.

- Experience in B2B, customer service or commercial sales; familiarity with office furniture, interiors, or related industries is beneficial.

- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including proficiency with basic office software.

Candidates should be comfortable working partially on-site in Reading, PA, with regular local travel to client locations and a valid driver’s license.

Candidates should ideally have an associate or bachelor’s degree in Interior Desing,  Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.