Sales Representative

MillerKnoll • Chicago, IL

14d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Why join us? For nearly four decades, Holly Hunt has been the defining voice in modern luxury interiors. We offer exquisite furnishings, an unparalleled showroom experience, and unwavering service to the residential and commercial design trade. During that time, we’ve stayed true to our passions, values, and deep beliefs—that well-designed spaces enrich one’s life experience, that quality of materials and craftsmanship can never be compromised, and that supporting our clients with the tools and resources to create beautiful environments is the ultimate reward. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. Outside Sales Representative HOLLY HUNT Enterprises, Inc. Reports to: Showroom General Manager Position Profile The Outside Sales Associate is HOLLY HUNT’s primary face to the customer. This role is responsible for building strong relationships with designers and clients, supporting informed purchase decisions, maximizing sales across HOLLY HUNT and Represented Brand Partners, and ensuring an exceptional, seamless customer experience. The goal is to make designers successful with their clients while positioning HOLLY HUNT as an easy and trusted partner to do business with.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of sales experience required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Organized, detail-oriented and ability to multi-task
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Experience in both residential and commercial markets preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain a full calendar of outside sales appointments, including presentations in designers’ offices and in the showroom
• Travel throughout assigned local and outer territories to visit current and prospective clients. Partner and attend Trade Shows.
• Tailor sales materials to create concise, curated presentations aligned with client needs
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to management, including call reports and client business updates
• Be accountable for individual sales goals and execution of strategic business plan initiatives
• Identify and pursue new client relationships while nurturing and growing existing accounts
• Manage leads, track opportunities, and register projects accurately
• Set clear client expectations regarding products, pricing, lead times, and deliverables
• Develop a deep understanding of clients’ business needs, project timelines, and priorities
• Conduct organized and timely follow-up for all presentations and client interactions
• Provide ongoing after-sales follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction
• Update client libraries and ensure clients have access to the most current products and resources
• Stay informed on new product launches and relevant company updates
• Attend vendor trainings as required to maintain product and industry expertise

Benefits

• The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees