Shaw Contract Commercial Account Executive - Chicago

Shaw Industries•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Shaw Contract is a global design leader in commercial flooring for some of the world’s most creative and innovative environments. Our vast, sustainable product offerings can be found in diverse markets such as workplace, healthcare, hospitality, education and multi-family dwellings; supporting the spaces in which we work, learn, live, play and heal. Shaw Contract is growing in Illinois and hiring an Account Executive to lead business development and sales across the Northern and Northwestern IL markets. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives on building relationships, generating new business, teamwork, and managing a territory with a high degree of autonomy. You’ll work with flooring contractors, end users, and industry partners to deliver flooring solutions from initial opportunity through project completion while building a strong, consistent pipeline of new business.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
3+ years sales experience, preferably with experience in the education segment
Demonstrated success in new business development, including prospecting, pipeline creation, and securing new accounts to expand territory presence.
Living in Chicagoland, Northern IL, or Northwestern IL

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Commercial interiors sales experience

Responsibilities

Drive new business through prospecting, networking, and lead follow-up
Build and maintain relationships with flooring contractors, end users, and key stakeholders
Manage projects from opportunity through order, delivery, and installation
Travel daily within the territory to develop and grow accounts
Utilize Salesforce CRM and structured sales processes (SPPM) to manage pipeline and opportunities
Represent Shaw Contract in the local market through meetings and industry events