Senior Manager, Design Trade Sales

Job overview

The Senior Manager, Design Trade Sales role is listed onsite in Burlington, NC; the posting says the role is ideally located at corporate headquarters or near a significant design hub, with regular travel to headquarters expected for candidates near a design hub. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Sunbrella’s sales growth and influence in the design trade, primarily in the residential market. The manager builds designer and trade-partner relationships, drives product specification and sales, and represents Sunbrella at industry events. By coordinating with internal teams and external partners and sharing market intelligence, the role helps make Sunbrella offerings more accessible and desirable to designers.

What you'll do

• Build senior-level relationships with interior designers, design firms, and influencers
• advise designers on specifying Sunbrella products
• deliver sales presentations and product knowledge sessions
• identify prospects and maintain CRM contacts
• drive specification and sales directly and through partners
• represent Sunbrella at industry events
• collaborate with manufacturers, retailers, and jobbers
• support trade program growth and designer loyalty initiatives
• gather market intelligence and track results.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior manager

design trade sales

burlington nc

glen raven

sunbrella

full-time

interior design

residential market

designer relationships

sales growth

trade partners

crm

industry events

30–60% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health coverage, short- and long-term disability, vision and dental plans, wellness program, PTO, holidays, company-funded pension, matching 401(k), fitness options, and associate events.

Why this role

Travel is listed at 30–60%; the role may be based at corporate headquarters or near a significant design hub, with travel to headquarters and other markets anticipated.

About the employer

Glen Raven Marketing Corp is hiring for this role. Industry: Marketing Consulting Services. Sector: 54.