Road Sales Representative
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
The Opportunity
Are you a dynamic sales professional with an eye for luxury and a passion for on-the-go relationship building We are seeking a talented high-energy Road Sales Representative to drive our presence throughout Chicago the Northern Suburbs and the state of Wisconsin. In this fast-paced role you will be the face of our world-class portfolio of brands bringing our exceptional products directly into the studios and projects of top residential designers.
Key Responsibilities
Territory & Account Management: Proactively call visit and connect with current customers throughout Illinois to strengthen long-term relationships and drive increased sales activity.
Inspirational Presentation: Schedule and deliver compelling product presentations within clients offices to elevate brand presence and ensure our luxury collections are beautifully and properly represented.
Consultative Project Selling: Identify designer needs and sell comprehensive multi-brand solutions across all product categories including furniture carpet wallcoverings lighting fabric and trim.
Design Collaboration: Assist clients with curating cohesive design schemes providing white-glove service and consistent follow-through from concept to completion.
Strategic Planning & Partnership: Develop targeted monthly sales plans and collaborate seamlessly with our showroom teams to maximize territory growth and road account opportunities.
Digital Excellence & Administration: Utilize our CRM technology to meticulously log interactions monitor sales activity and maintain customer records while managing administrative duties such as order follow-ups scheduling and targeted outreach.
Merchandising Support: Diligently maintain and refresh customers physical book libraries and memo sample bins to ensure they always have the latest inspirational tools at their fingertips.
Qualifications
Industry Expertise: Previous outside sales or high-end showroom experience within the interior design industry is required.
Entrepreneurial Mentality: A strong sense of building a business with a proactive self-starter approach and exceptional follow-through on all leads and projects.
Product Mastery: Working knowledge of custom home design products with a specific emphasis on furniture and floor coverings is a strong advantage.
Passionate Professional: Displays a sincere deep-rooted interest in luxury interiors and a driven desire to build a successful long-term career in the design industry.
Tech-Fluent: Comfort utilizing CRM systems and digital platforms to manage a high-volume territory and track customer relationships is a plus.
Organizational Mastery: Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and manage an independent schedule in a fast-paced on-the-road environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Structure: Base salary plus commissions.
Salary Range: $85000 $95000 per year.
This job posting contains a pay range representing the salary Kravet believes at the time of posting it may be willing to pay for this position. Only where an external candidate has extensive experience credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position would Kravet consider paying a salary near the higher end of the range.
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Additional Perks:
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance.
Retirement: 401(k) with company matching.
Employee Discount: Access to iconic luxury interior design products.
Professional Growth: Direct visibility with executive leadership.
Why Kravet
Joining Kravet means becoming part of a fifth-generation family-led business that has evolved from a small fabric house into a global leader in the to-the-trade home furnishings industry. Kravet owns Kravet Lee Jofa Groundworks GP & J Baker Brunschwig & Fils and Donghiaspecializing in style luxury and exceptional design. With locations in North America and worldwide Kravet offers the highest level of customer service quality products and web technology for todays design professionals.
At Kravet we value the different social identities that make us who we are. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents the many different cultures experiences and viewpoints that reflect our communities. Our promise is to be open to learning and to be an inclusive employer and partner with thoughtful strategies and practices that amplify the different voices of our industry.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
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About Company
Established in 1918, The Kravet Family of Brands is the industry leader in to the trade home furnishings industry. This fifth generation family business distributes fabrics, furniture, carpets, wall coverings, trimmings, drapery hardware and accessories. The family’s commitment to inn ... View more