Outside Sales Representative - Chicago

For over 45 years, Innovations has been committed to forward-thinking design and creating wallcoverings that transform interiors. As pioneers in the industry, we introduced many firsts by experimenting with new materials and design techniques. From our inspired products to our highly regarded service, we are dedicated to elevating the shopping experience every step of the way. Our headquarters are located in SOHO, New York.

As we grow our team, we currently are seeking new member(s) for the role of Outside Sales Representative in the territory of Illinois (namely Chicago and the surrounding area), Wisconsin, and No. Indiana. This is an opportunity to play a direct role in the growth and success of our organization. Our ideal candidate is energetic and dynamic and will focus on initiating and maintaining key accounts in this territory and the surrounding areas. Upon joining our sales team, the candidate will serve as our ambassador within the interior design and the A&D community. This individual must command strong communicative skills with a focus on sales and brand awareness. Our sales team members interact regularly with the design community through outreach, networking, attending industry events and staying current with designer’s social media and trade publications. An ability to build a strong client relationship is the key to success in this position while working closely with our Corporate team to ensure a high level of customer service.

Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Achieve and exceed sales goals on a consistent basis.
• Maintain organized and up to date sales tools.
• Scout new business opportunities as well as maintaining current book of business with a consistent call schedule and reporting activities via CRM program.
• Schedule appointments regularly with clients offering presentations of our product line and maintaining a presence and sampling in libraries within design firm offices.
• Consistent follow up on previous sales calls, leads and open quotes and clear communication with clients to manage expectations and collaborate on projects.
• Attend key client/industry events, company sales meetings, and/or trade shows as required.
• Maintain weekly summary/activity reports to Executive team.

Success in this position is achieved when individual(s) possess the following skill set:

• Bachelor's degree and/or the equivalent relevant work experience
• Direct sales background in wallcoverings, luxury goods, home furnishings and/or interior design.
• 3-5 year established sales experience working with the A D community in the territory of Illinois, (namely Chicago and surrounding area), Wisconsin and No. Indiana market working with interior designers and firms with a current book or knowledge of accounts to combine with an assigned account base.
• Develop a deep understanding of our products and our brand and be a consistent resource for our clients.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and able to cultivate long-term relationships with prospective new leads as well as growing existing client base to obtain new business.
• Highly organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service.
  
  
  

We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life, LTD and paid time off and company holidays.

We ask that you utilize the application methods provided to ensure that we can receive your submission.