Account Manager

HR Pals; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401K

Flexible remote work environment

Paid family leave

Generous PTO during holidays

Job summary

Kevin Barry Art Advisory in Chicago is seeking an Account Manager to build and nurture relationships within hospitality, design, and art-forward projects. You will identify opportunities, qualify leads, and drive long-term partnerships with top clients.

This role offers a flexible, remote-friendly environment with travel 30-50% to cover the Chicago area and surrounding markets. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in sales/account management and a proven ability to manage high-profile projects from

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in sales/account management in A&D, architecture, interior design or art-forward industry.
• At least 2 years of project management experience
• Experience handling high-profile clientele and high-value projects
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with command of the creative process
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce and Asana
• Extensive experience in fast-moving and cross-functional environments
• Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of meeting deadlines
• Able to travel 30-50% within assigned territory

Responsibilities

• New potential client research and outreach
• Qualifying lead generation
• Networking, farming and managing client relationships
• Initiating new projects with the team
• Managing client check-ins and meetings with the creative team
• Owning communication internally and externally with an eye to client relationships and generating more business
• Utilizing business capture tools, such as Salesforce and Asana
• Coordination with other sales team members as needed

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

CRM

Tools

Salesforce

Asana

Job description

We're looking for our next Account Manager in Chicago.

If you've built strong relationships in hospitality, interior design, or A&D community, keep reading.

If you're the person clients call because they trust your expertise—not because you're the cheapest—you'll likely be a great fit.

If you enjoy opening doors, developing long-term partnerships, and helping bring incredible projects to life, we'd love to meet you.

We're looking for someone who understands the hospitality design industry and has an established network throughout Chicago and the surrounding market.

This opportunity is flexible:

• An experienced full-time Account Manager looking for their next chapter.
• An established multi-line representative looking to add a complementary, non-competing luxury art line to an existing portfolio.

At Kevin Barry Art Advisory, we partner with some of the world's leading hospitality brands, designers, ownership groups, and developers to create thoughtful, impactful art programs that elevate the guest experience.

We're not just selling artwork—we're helping shape spaces people remember.

If this sounds like you—or someone you know—let's connect!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• New potential client research and outreach
• Qualifying lead generation
• Networking, farming and navigating client relationships
• Initiating new projects with the team
• Managing client check-ins and meetings with the creative team
• Owning communication internally and externally with an eye to client relationships and generating more business
• Utilizing business capture tools, such as Salesforce and Asana
• Coordination with other sales team members as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years’ experience working in sales/account management in A&D, Architecture, interior design or art forward industry.
• At least 2 years of project management experience
• Experience in handling high-profile clientele and high-value jobs
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with command of the creative process
• Expert communication skills, written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce and Asana
• Extensive experience in a quick-moving and cross-functionally focused environment
• Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of meeting deadlines
• Able to travel 30-50% within assigned territory

COMPENSATION:

• (For Internal Hire Only) $65k-85k salary plus lucrative commission
• Flexible, remote work environment
• Medical, vision, dental insurance and 401K
• Paid family leave
• Generous time-off, including bonus seasonal PTO during the holidays