Furniture Sales Specialist -Chicago Sales

KI•Chicago, IL

8d•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote position with the territory encompassing the Chicagoland area, focusing on the Western Suburban/I-80 corridor. The role requires living within the territory to effectively cover and travel to accounts. The specialist will engage with KI’s core markets, including Higher Ed, Commercial, State and Local Government, and Healthcare. The primary objective is to connect with End User Clients, Architects and Designers, Dealers, General Contractors, and Real Estate Developers. The position offers the flexibility of working from a home office and includes a competitive salary of approximately $90,000 with commission starting from the first dollar sold.

Requirements

Previous contract furnishings/design industry experience preferred.
Healthcare market sales experience is a plus.
Existing relationships with architects, designers, and end users are a bonus.
Must be able to haul sales samples.
Proficiency in CRM technology.

Responsibilities

Identify, advance, and close sales deals.
Showcase 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.