Account Executive

Residential Account ExecutiveCORT Furniture Rental is looking for a full-time, high energy, strategic sales professional in the Chicago, IL area who is a natural when it comes to connecting with people and is competitive in nature. If you are passionate about helping clients and love to provide a world class customer experience, then we want to hear from you!The Residential Account Executive is responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying, developing, and maintaining relationships with clients in the multifamily housing, corporate, and relocation sectors. This role involves prospecting new business, managing existing accounts, conducting virtual and in-person presentations, and ensuring a seamless customer experience.This is a full-time, outside sales position and could include driving up to 5 days/week.Pay: $70,000 - $75,000 per year, plus commission.What We Offer• Generous mileage reimbursement program• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after your hire date• 401(k) retirement plan with company match• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays• Company-paid disability and life insurance• Tuition reimbursement• Employee discounts and perks• Opportunity to work alongside a tenured team with career growth and mentorship opportunitiesResponsibilities• Prospecting and Lead Generation: Identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, and digital outreach.• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with property managers, leasing agents, and corporate clients to ensure repeat business and referrals.• Sales Presentations and Consultations: Conduct virtual and in-person presentations to educate clients on CORT's services and close sales opportunities.• CRM and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and pipeline updates in Salesforce.• Territory Management: Manage assigned territory by prioritizing outreach, scheduling meetings, and aligning with district goals.• Collaboration and Team Support: Work closely with internal teams including operations, customer service, and marketing to ensure client satisfaction.• Event Participation and Networking: Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to promote CORT's brand and services.• Market Research and Strategy: Analyze market trends and competitor activity to inform sales strategy and identify growth opportunities.• Other duties as assignedQualifications• Outside sales experience• Strong CRM experience, specifically Salesforce• Exceptional presentation skills• Solid time management and self-organizational ability; Self-motivated• Multi-Family Experience-onsite property experience or experience with the rental lifecycle• Familiarity with property management technology such as Yardi, Onsite, or RealPage• Flexibility and willingness to attend occasional after-hours eventsWe recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.CORT, a part of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services.