Sales Associate

About the Role

ATA | EXSW Design is a design-focused company serving clients in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and beyond. The organization specializes in creating thoughtful, functional, and visually compelling solutions across a range of design projects. Team members collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored, high-quality results. ATA | EXSW Design values creativity, professionalism, and a client-centric approach, offering a supportive environment for growth. The company encourages initiative, strong communication, and cross-functional collaboration to help drive business success.

The Sales Associate role is a full-time hybrid position based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, with flexibility for some work-from-home days.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to prospective clients.
• Respond to inbound inquiries.
• Build relationships through calls, emails, and in-person or virtual meetings.
• Present services and design capabilities.
• Prepare proposals and quotes.
• Support contract negotiations in coordination with senior team members.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM tools.
• Track sales activity.
• Collaborate with the design and operations teams to ensure smooth handoff from prospect to project.
• Monitor market trends.
• Participate in sales campaigns.
• Attend relevant events.
• Contribute ideas to improve the overall sales process and client experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in client-facing communication, including clear verbal and written skills and professional presentation in meetings.
• Experience in sales, business development, or account management, preferably in design, architecture, creative services, or related industries.
• Comfort with basic sales tools and CRM software for tracking leads, opportunities, and follow-ups.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple prospects and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with design, operations, and leadership teams.
• Self-motivated attitude, with a focus on meeting or exceeding sales goals and delivering excellent client service.
• Availability to work in a hybrid model in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and occasionally attend client meetings, site visits, or industry events.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Design, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.