Sales Executive

San Francisco, CA Full-time

COUP D’ETAT is a leading design showroom and gallery representing a curated selection of collectible furniture, lighting, and decorative objects from some of today’s most compelling designers and makers. Operating at the intersection of art and design, we serve both the professional interior design trade and discerning private clients.

Our galleries are known for pushing boundaries in product curation, visual presentation, and client experience. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply rooted in the world of high-end design.

We are seeking a Sales Executive to join our San Francisco gallery.

This is a senior revenue-generating role with significant autonomy and accountability for building and managing a portfolio of design clients. The position requires a highly motivated sales professional who thrives in a relationship-driven environment and is comfortable managing complex, high-value projects with interior designers, architects, and private clients.

The Sales Executive will manage both inside and outside sales, actively develop new business opportunities, and maintain strong relationships with key accounts. This role carries meaningful expectations around performance, client development, and revenue generation.

The ideal candidate combines a strong sales background with a genuine passion for design, art, and architecture, along with a polished personal aesthetic aligned with the COUP D’ETAT brand.

Key Responsibilities

Develop new and nurture existing client relationships to generate consistent sales revenue
Build a deep understanding of client sourcing habits, purchasing preferences, and project timelines
Represent the COUP D’ETAT brand professionally with clients, vendors, and at industry events
Address client concerns and service issues with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Maintain gallery standards, organization, and visual presentation
Execute company sales initiatives and contribute to overall showroom sales goals
Meet or exceed individual sales targets and performance objectives
Support additional company initiatives and projects as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
3–5+ years of experience in luxury furniture, design, or related industry sales
Proven success in both inside and outside sales environments
CRM experience required (NetSuite or Salesforce preferred)
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Passion for interior design, decorative arts, architecture, and collectible design
Experience with design software (AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, WordPress) is a plus but not required
Ability to work on the showroom floor for extended periods and lift small items up to 50 lbs

Working at COUP D’ETAT

COUP D’ETAT is a small, collaborative company where everyone contributes to the success of the gallery. While each role has defined responsibilities, team members are expected to be flexible, take initiative, and occasionally step outside their primary role to support the showroom, client experience, events, and other company initiatives.