KnollTextiles Sales Representative

Profile

COMPANY PROFILE

Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. We are part of MillerKnoll, the engine powering the world’s most dynamic design brands. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit

Knoll.com/Community

POSITION PROFILE

The KnollTextiles Sales Representative is responsible for sales through calling on the Architectural and Design community in MN, ND, SD, WI and IA, and is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position is responsible for maximizing and growing revenue and profits within his/her assigned geography. The representative will expand upon opportunities with existing customers, as well as acquire new business. The key responsibility of a Sales Representative is to create a superior, customer sales experience and set the stage for effective follow-up and future product sales.

Responsibilities also include:

Research accounts, identify key players, generate interest and develop accounts to buy textiles.

Drive sales through product knowledge and workplace knowledge which will enable you to align key business objectives of clients.

Become a trusted resource and develop superior relationships with customer

Successfully manage and overcome customer objections

Maintain an appropriate level of sales activity at all times by conducting a minimum number of sales appointments per week as designated by the Sales Leaders

Monitor market conditions, product innovations and competitors’ products, prices and sales

Required Skills

Self-motivated, self-directed with a track record of lead follow-up and sales development

The successful candidate must possess a strong work ethic, be confident and energetic

Organization and good time management skills a must

Must be a well-informed communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, a team player

Evening entertainment required

Design and/ or industry related sales experience preferred

Consistent record of accomplishments

TRAVEL

Up to 25 % overnight travel within assigned territory

Must have a own vehicle

Required Experience

Bachelor’s (BA/BS) in Interior Design, Marketing or related discipline preferred

Requires three to five (2-5 ) years sales experience

Who We Hire

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

Job Location

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Company info

Knoll, Inc.
Website : http://www.knoll.com