Regional Sales Manager

Our client is the global industry leader in commercial furniture manufacturing, with a 5B revenue profile. They are looking for a Regional Education Account Manager to be based in Chicago, supporting a team-based selling environment as the education specialist for higher education and K‑12 accounts, as well as the A&D and dealership community across a three‑state territory. Compensation is competitive and will land in the mid to high $100K range all‑in, based on past data.

• Lead sales efforts from lead generation to closing and retention.
• Conduct showroom tours, mock‑up presentations, and business reviews.
• Build a trusting relationship with dealer teams and develop joint go‑to‑market strategies.
• Build and foster relationships with large higher education institutions, A&D firms, and dealers within the territory.
• Drive product specification through A&D and dealerships.

• Degree in Business, Real Estate, or Design, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of sales experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with the contract furniture industry, especially in education, is a plus.
• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM is preferred.
• Design background, K‑12, and higher education is preferred.
• Commercial furniture manufacturing industry expertise is strongly preferred.

Associate

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Chicago, IL

Mid to high $100K range all‑in (based on past data)