Luxury Design Sales Leader – Chicago Showroom

Sterling Kohler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Sacks, a Kohler Co. luxury surfacing brand, seeks an Associate Sales Manager in Chicago to drive market performance and lead a consultative sales team. This onsite role focuses on architects, designers, builders, and key influencers who shape luxury design, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and market visibility.

You will develop territory strategies, lead client engagement initiatives, and manage showroom activities to grow revenue and brand presence in the Chicago market.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing, coaching, or leading a sales team.
• Prior showroom, luxury retail, architectural/design, interiors, or related industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, design, architecture, interior design, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales results through coaching, accountability, territory planning, and client relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Lead market growth initiatives through relationship-building, business development, networking, client engagement, and strategic territory management.
• Coach associates to develop and execute territory plans that strengthen client relationships and expand market influence.
• Drive accountability to High Impact Activities, including outreach, client meetings, events, networking, project follow-up, account reactivation, and activities that support long-term growth.
• Foster a proactive sales culture focused on creating opportunities, not waiting for them.
• Partner with associates on Top 25 client relationships, significant project opportunities, presentations, and strategic account development.
• Lead showroom-hosted events, CEUs, product presentations, client experiences, networking opportunities, and community engagement efforts.

Skills

Sales leadership

Showroom management

CRM proficiency

Territory planning

Account development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Ann Sacks, a Kohler Co. luxury surfacing brand, seeks an Associate Sales Manager in Chicago to drive market performance and lead a consultative sales team. This onsite role focuses on architects, designers, builders, and key influencers who shape luxury design, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and market visibility.

You will develop territory strategies, lead client engagement initiatives, and manage showroom activities to grow revenue and brand presence in the Chicago market.