Showroom Coordinator, Sales Support, Chicago, IL/Central Area

Global Furniture Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical/Prescription Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) & Roth 401(k)

Job summary

Global Furniture Group is hiring for an entry-mid level role in Chicago to manage showroom appointments and events. The position involves engaging with dealers and maintaining logs and budgets.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and is proficient in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with AutoCAD or experience in the commercial furniture industry is desired but not necessary. Comprehensive benefits and a smoke/drug-free workplace are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is desired but not required.
• 2-3 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Experience in the commercial/office furniture industry is a plus.
• High degree of organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate showroom appointments, tours, and events with dealers.
• Engage with dealers, designers, and project managers.
• Maintain showroom and customer logs, budgets, and spreadsheets.
• Manage house accounts and develop relationships with key influencers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Planning and hosting events

Education

Bachelor's Degree or related experience

2-3 years of related experience

Tools

AutoCAD

CAP

Giza

Job description

Global Furniture Group offers an entry‑mid level opportunity at our Irvine distribution center to coordinate showroom appointments, calendars, tours, and events with dealers and other showroom visitors. The position involves answering phones, fielding questions, and raising awareness of Global’s brand, products, and capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to negotiate with outside vendors, maintain budgets, coordinate off‑site networking activities, plan F+B for multiple type events and think outside the box with our creative team.
• Active showroom responsibilities include routine maintenance, updating product displays, event preparation, food service, food + beverage procurement, presentation and clean‑up.
• Maintain showroom, customer, presentation and guests logs, budgets & spreadsheets.
• Inventory and maintain building and catering supplies.
• Assist marketing/design department with daily administration, team projects, and daily organizational tasks.
• Assist in the sales process working collaboratively with Territory Manager and other sales team members.
• Engage with & communicate our brand, products & services with dealers, designers, and project managers/brokers.
• Increase awareness & interest among dealers, designers & end‑users of our product.
• Identify/involve our company in projects that best suit our products, services & capabilities.
• Manage house accounts in the market and periodically go out to dealers/vendors to follow up as needed.
• Ensure appropriate relationships are developed with key influencers.
• Occasional travel required.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience desired, but not required.
• 2-3 years of related experience.
• AutoCAD, CAP or Giza experience desired, but not required.
• Interior Design or experience in the Commercial/Office furniture industry desired, but not required.
• Energetic personality with ability to plan, prepare & host showroom events.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• High degree of organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office software.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Actual base pay offered will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Global, an individual may be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Global offers a comprehensive employee benefit program that enables our employees to stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. The following are benefits we offer employees (or may be eligible for):

Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Medical/Prescription Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Health Savings Accounts (HSA) | Company‑Paid Life and AD+D Insurance | Company Sponsored Long‑term Disability | Short‑term Disability | Voluntary Life Insurance | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Critical Illness and Accidental Injury Insurance | FSA | 401(k) & Roth 401(k).

Global USA Showrooms

Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | Irvine | Miami | NYC | Philadelphia | Phoenix | Washington DC

Global USA Showrooms & Distribution Centers

Atlanta | Baltimore | Chicago | Cincinnati | Dallas | Denver | Houston | Kansas City | Los Angeles | Miami | Philadelphia | Seattle | Tampa

Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis. Global does not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Global is a smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace and equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. To request assistance in completing this application, please call 800.220.1900 and ask for Human Resources.

Veterans encouraged to apply.