Outside Sales Representative - Chicago & Midwest
Maiden Home
- Chicago, IL
- $100,000-140,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Generate sales through personal contacts as well as Maiden Home's current book of business to help achieve personal and overall sales goals
- Grow the Maiden Home trade business with opening new accounts through outreach and networking within the design community
- Travel locally and domestically for trade client consultations and visits
- Offer friendly, timely, and proactive communication as an authority and resource for designers
- Become and expert on Maiden Home's collection, including all styles, fabrics/leathers, design and construction details
- Act as the face of the Maiden Home brand to our design community, mastering Maiden Home's voice across partner and customer communications
- Plan and execute industry events and trade shows, as needed
- The ideal candidate should be located in Chicago, IL or the surrounding area.
- 10+ years of experience in luxury design based sales, with an extensive personal book of business required.
- Proven ability to set and achieve sales goals, collaborate and influence the sale
- The ability to be proactive, take ownership of tasks, and identify areas of improvement
- Outside Sales experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate in a premium brand voice
- Strong attention to detail and relentless follow- through in a fast paced startup environment
- Outstanding problem solving skills; "can-do" attitude and resourcefulness; always willing to go the extra mile for the customer
- Strong time management skills
- Proficiency in Kustomer or similar CX software is a plus
- Candidates must have a reliable car and a valid, current driver's license
- Competitive compensation package
- Unlimited vacation
- Comprehensive health, vision and dental insurance plans including complimentary memberships to One Medical and Talkspace
- Furniture placement program and exclusive pricing for team members
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- 401(k) contribution plan
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- 3-week paid sabbatical after 3 years
- Strong, growing company culture, including frequent happy hours and other team-wide and company-wide events