Sales Specialist - Chicago Sales

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

Join Our Dynamic Sales Team!

Job Overview:

Are you ready to take your sales career to the next level? We're on the hunt for a passionate Sales Specialist to join our sales team in Chicago. This is a remote position and the territory will encompass Chicagoland with concentration in the North and Northwest suburbs. You should live in close proximity to the territory to effectively cover/travel to the accounts in your market. You'll dive into KI’s core markets, including Higher Ed, Commercial, State and Local Government, and Healthcare. Your mission? To connect with End User Clients, Architects and Designers, Dealers, General Contractors, and Real Estate Developers. Enjoy the flexibility of working from your home office and earn a competitive salary of around $90,000 with commission starting from the first dollar sold!

Your Adventure Awaits:

• Spot Opportunities: Identify, advance, and close sales deals like a pro.
• Be the Brand: Showcase your expertise in client space applications and KI solutions.
• Build Bonds: Forge strong relationships with Architects, Designers, clients, influencers, strategic partners, and potential leads.
• Lunch & Learn: Host engaging “lunch and learns” with clients.
• Educate & Inspire: Conduct CEU events.
• Stay Organized: Keep all sales activities in SFDC up-to-date and accurate.
• Get Involved: Participate in community activities and industry groups to boost sales leads and brand recognition.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Experience: Previous contract furnishings/design industry experience preferred. Healthcare market sales experience is a plus.
• Connections: Existing relationships with architects, designers, and end users are a bonus.
• Strength: Must be able to haul sales samples.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in CRM technology.

What KI Offers You:

• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – be a part-owner of the company!
• Health & Wellness: Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Future Planning: 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
• Time Off: Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays.
• Car Allowance: Travel in the territory in your own car and reap the benefits of our car allowance program through Motus.
• Phone and Internet Reimbursement: Use your own phone and be reimbursed for phone and internet costs.
• Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement programs.
• Discounts: Special pricing on company products.
• Education: Support for degree programs and certifications.
• Full Benefits: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Check out our new Chicago Inspiration Center that opened during Design Days in June, as well our new award-winning Kiaura Collection at

Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

Apply today!

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.