Sales Manager

Talent Acquisition & People Growth Partner | AOI Corporation Market Sales Director | Furniture Division | Omaha Metro AOI is growing — and we’re ready to add another powerhouse to our Furniture Division. If you’re a natural leader who loves competition, thrives on coaching teams, and gets energized by winning business, this is your opportunity to lead one of Nebraska’s most dynamic commercial furniture markets. As our Market Sales Director, you’ll lead and inspire a talented sales team, drive strategic growth, and represent MillerKnoll — the world’s most recognized furniture brand — backed by AOI’s 40-year legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and partnership. Why AOI? At AOI, we don’t just furnish workspaces — we shape environments where people thrive. As a MillerKnoll Platinum Dealer, AOI is known for quality, integrity, and design excellence. You’ll join a company that empowers its people, celebrates success, and rewards results. Your leadership will define our market presence, elevate client relationships, and fuel continued growth across Nebraska’s commercial interiors landscape. What You’ll Do Lead with vision: Coach, develop, and motivate the sales team to hit and exceed performance goals. Drive growth: Identify strategic sales opportunities and expand AOI’s client base. Collaborate strategically: Partner with the Vice President of Furniture on forecasting, planning, and new initiatives. Build relationships: Cultivate strong partnerships with clients, the A&D community, and key business leaders. Engagement: Serve as our community ambassador, attending events in the Omaha business community through events, sponsorships, and A&D partnerships. Leverage insight selling: Deliver impactful client presentations and proposals that communicate the AOI + Milleroll advantage. Empower success: Monitor KPIs, manage CRM activity, and ensure process alignment across the sales function. Solve challenges proactively: Address issues in real time with creative, solution-driven thinking. What We’re Looking For 5+ years of experience in sales management or team leadership (B2B preferred). Experience in commercial interiors, architecture, design, or construction preferred. Proficiency with CRM systems and data-driven sales management preferred. Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales goals. Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills. Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to execute. Excellent communicator with strong business acumen and presentation skills. Highly organized with strong follow-through and accountability. What Will Make You Successful Here Highly competitive – driven to win and lead others to success Persuasive and confident – skilled at influencing and motivating others Relationship Builder: You earn trust through authenticity and results. Fast-moving and decisive – comfortable leading under pressure Creative and solutions-oriented — you anticipate challenges and adapt quickly. Process-focused – balances results with precision and structure Here, you’ll find Represent MillerKnoll, the global leader in design and workplace innovation. Manage and develop top-performing team in a fast-growing market Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Company Culture A culture built on people and purpose. AOI is a family-focused company that believes in kindness, integrity, and celebrating one another’s success. You'll find supportive teammates, approachable leaders, and a place where your work and wellbeing truly matter. Compensation and Benefits 401k with company match Paid vacation, sick pay and holidays Travel Occasional travel to networking events, industry events, and MillerKnoll trainings AOI provides all necessary travel accommodations Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. AOI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. In short This is more than a sales job — it’s an opportunity to compete, win, and build a legacy with a company that’s leading the way in commercial furniture solutions. Apply today and be one step closer to building your future with us! #J-18808-Ljbffr