Sales Specialist - Chicago Sales

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Car Allowance

Phone Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Education Support

Full Benefits

Job summary

KI is seeking a Sales Specialist to join our Chicago-based remote sales team. You’ll engage End User Clients, Architects, and Designers across Higher Ed, Commercial, Government, and Healthcare, focusing on Chicagoland with concentration in North and Northwest suburbs.

The role offers a competitive base salary around $90,000 plus commissions from the first dollar sold, with ESOP and full benefits. You’ll manage SFDC activities, build relationships, host lunch-and-learns, and advance partnerships

Qualifications

• Experience in contract furnishings/desig industry preferred.
• Healthcare market sales experience is a plus.
• Existing relationships with architects and designers are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify, advance, and close sales deals.
• Showcase KI solutions in client spaces.
• Build relationships with architects, designers, clients, influencers, partners, and leads.
• Host lunch-and-learn sessions with clients.
• Conduct CEU events.
• Keep SFDC up-to-date and accurate.
• Participate in community activities and industry groups to boost leads.

Skills

CRM proficiency

Relationship building

Territory travel

SFDC

Tools

SFDC (Salesforce)

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Sales Team!

Job Overview:

Are you ready to take your sales career to the next level? We're on the hunt for a passionate Sales Specialist to join our sales team in Chicago. This is a remote position and the territory will encompass Chicagoland with concentration in the North and Northwest suburbs. You should live in close proximity to the territory to effectively cover/travel to the accounts in your market. You'll dive into KI’s core markets, including Higher Ed, Commercial, State and Local Government, and Healthcare. Your mission? To connect with End User Clients, Architects and Designers, Dealers, General Contractors, and Real Estate Developers. Enjoy the flexibility of working from your home office and earn a competitive salary of around $90,000 with commission starting from the first dollar sold!

Your Adventure Awaits:

• Spot Opportunities: Identify, advance, and close sales deals like a pro.
• Be the Brand: Showcase your expertise in client space applications and KI solutions.
• Build Bonds: Forge strong relationships with Architects, Designers, clients, influencers, strategic partners, and potential leads.
• Lunch & Learn: Host engaging "lunch and learns" with clients.
• Educate & Inspire: Conduct CEU events.
• Stay Organized: Keep all sales activities in SFDC up-to-date and accurate.
• Get Involved: Participate in community activities and industry groups to boost sales leads and brand recognition.

What You Need to Succeed:

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

What KI Offers You:

• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be a part-owner of the company!
• Health & Wellness: Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Future Planning: 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
• Time Off: Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays.
• Car Allowance: Travel in the territory in your own car and reap the benefits of our car allowance program through Motus.
• Phone and Internet Reimbursement: Use your own phone and be reimbursed for phone and internet costs.
• 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 an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Check out our new Chicago Inspiration Center that opened during Design Days in June, as well our new award-winning Kiaura Collection at www.ki.com!

Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?