Furniture Sales Specialist - Chicago
About The Position
Are you ready to take your sales career to the next level? We're on the hunt for a passionate Sales Specialist to join our vibrant Chicago sales team, covering the greater Chicago area and the Northern suburbs. This is a remote position, and you will need to live in the territory to effectively cover/travel to the accounts in your market. You'll dive into KI's core markets, including Higher Ed, K-12, Commercial, State and Local Government, and Healthcare. Your mission? To connect with End User Clients, Architects and Designers, Dealers, General Contractors, and Real Estate Developers. Enjoy the flexibility of working from your home office and utilizing our chic Chicago showroom in the Merchandise Mart (our showroom is moving to Fulton Market District in 2026) for meetings and client interactions. Plus, earn a competitive salary of around $90,000 with commission starting from the first dollar sold!
Requirements
- Previous sales or design experience in furniture or a related industry is a plus.
- Must be able to haul sales samples.
- Proficiency in CRM technology.
Nice To Haves
- Existing relationships with architects, designers, and end users are a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Identify, advance, and close sales deals like a pro.
- Showcase your expertise in client space applications and KI solutions.
- Forge strong relationships with Architects, Designers, clients, influencers, strategic partners, and potential leads.
- Host engaging "lunch and learns" with clients.
- Conduct CEU events.
- Keep all sales activities in SFDC up-to-date and accurate.
- Participate in community activities and industry groups to boost sales leads and brand recognition.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be a part-owner of the company!
- Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays.
- Fitness reimbursement programs.
- Special pricing on company products.
- Support for degree programs and certifications.
- Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
