Manager, Sales - Furniture, Decor, Design in Milwaukee

Sales Manager – Furniture, Décor & Design Milwaukee, WI - Remote | Sales | Full-Time | Exempt As a Sales Manager – Furniture, Décor & Design, you’ll lead business development and account management efforts across the U.S. restaurant, retail, and hospitality markets. This role focuses on winning new business, growing strategic accounts, and delivering innovative solutions that help clients achieve their brand goals. You’ll act as the primary connection between EIS and our customers – advising on market opportunities, coordinating cross‑functional efforts, and driving programs that fuel growth and long‑term partnerships. What You’ll Do Build and grow trusted relationships with new and existing clients, delivering solutions that align with their brand strategies and customer objectives. Lead business development efforts to expand EIS’s presence in the restaurant, retail, and hospitality markets. Serve as the primary liaison between client stakeholders and EIS internal teams, ensuring seamless communication, alignment, and project execution. Drive new program launches and respond to RFPs, crafting strategic proposals that position EIS as a partner. Analyze market conditions, competitive trends, and customer needs to shape pricing strategies, sourcing approaches, and go‑to‑market plans. Guide cross‑functional teams by translating customer goals into actionable plans and ensuring successful program implementation. Resolve escalated client issues quickly and effectively, building long‑term trust and satisfaction. Represent EIS at client meetings, presentations, and industry events to strengthen relationships and enhance brand visibility. What You Need to Succeed Bachelor’s degree required; 5–10+ years of progressive experience in key account management, business development, or consultative sales within the restaurant, retail, or hospitality industries. Proven success building and managing strategic client relationships and driving revenue growth. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to lead conversations with executives, stakeholders, and large groups. Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to translate client goals into actionable plans. Experience presenting and selling design concepts, interior solutions, and program implementations. Ability to analyze market trends, interpret business data, and develop insights that shape go‑to‑market strategies. Highly collaborative with strong influencing skills – able to guide cross‑functional teams and align internal resources with client needs. Willingness to travel up to 40 % of the time. Proficiency with CRM platforms (such as Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite. Pay & Benefits We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, mental health resources, volunteer days, and more. Wellness & Benefits Health Coverage – Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Wellness Program – Tools and resources to help you stay healthy and energized Mental Health Support – Confidential resources and support services Time Off to Recharge – Generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, and flex time Community Impact – 2 paid Volunteer Days to support causes that matter to you Financial Protection – Company‑paid Short‑ and Long‑Term and Life Insurance 401(k) Program – Available to all employees Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Elkay Interior Systems to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. EIS is committed to providing fair and equal treatment to all individuals in all aspects of employment. This policy applies to all matters relating to employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, recruitment, advertising or solicitation of employment, training, compensation, selection for training, layoff, termination, and participation in company‑sponsored programs or activities. Equal opportunity – regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, ancestry, or arrest or conviction record – is company policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Energy Jobline ZR