District Leader - KI Chicago Sales

Krueger International Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Fitness reimbursement

Product discounts

Education support

Full benefits

Job summary

Krueger International Incorporated in Chicago seeks a District Leader to lead, coach, mentor and develop the district sales and administrative support team from our Fulton Market center.

You will drive coaching plans, build annual business strategies, manage key accounts, and optimize market coverage while aligning with KI brand standards. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years in sales management with 2–3 years in sales, and should be ready to work on-site in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of sales experience.
• 2–5 years of sales management experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach staff to enhance personal effectiveness and territory management
• Create monthly coaching plans and quarterly action plans to meet sales goals
• Conduct field visits and support customer call planning
• Deliver ongoing training and skill development for all team members
• Develop and execute the district’s annual business plan, including staffing and financial goals
• Identify key accounts and set sales objectives
• Optimize market coverage through strategic staffing plans
• Manage showroom presentation plans and ensure alignment with brand strategy
• Forecast monthly business and manage budgets for samples and direct expenses
• Foster engagement with key industry groups
• Lead regular team meetings to ensure alignment and performance
• Manage corporate policy implementation and compliance
• Oversee recruitment onboarding and performance management
• Collaborate with Corporate departments to support field initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands thefurniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

Job Overview:

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for coaching, strategy, and driving sales performance? KI is seeking a District Leader who will lead, coach, mentor and develop the district sales and administrative support team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will live in the greater Chicago area and have the ability to work from our KI Inspiration Center in Chicago’s Fulton Market.

As a District Leader, you’ll be the driving force behind our district’s success. Your role will include:

Coaching & Development:

• Mentor and coach staff to enhance personal effectiveness and territory management
• Create monthly coaching plans and quarterly action plans to meet sales goals
• Conduct field visits and support customer call planning
• Deliver ongoing training and skill development for all team members

Strategic & Operational Planning:

• Develop and execute the district’s annual business plan, including staffing and financial goals
• Identify key accounts and set sales objectives
• Optimize market coverage through strategic staffing plans
• Manage showroom presentation plans and ensure alignment with brand strategy
• Forecast monthly business and manage budgets for samples and direct expenses
• Foster engagement with key industry groups
• Lead regular team meetings to ensure alignment and performance
• Manage corporate policy implementation and compliance
• Oversee recruitment onboarding and performance management
• Collaborate with Corporate departments to support field initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of sales experience
• 2-5 years of sales management experience

What KI Offers You:

• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be a part-owner of the company!
• Future Planning: 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Time Off: Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
• Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement programs
• Discounts: Special pricing on company products
• Education: Support for degree programs and certifications
• Full Benefits: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and anEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?