About the Role
OEI, a division of KI, is seeking a Field Sales Representative to sell and promote contract office furniture solutions for UNICOR to the Federal Government. This role operates from a home office and covers assigned accounts across the Northeast region. The ideal candidate should reside within the territory, preferably in or around Providence, RI; Albany, NY; or Hartford, CT.
Responsibilities
- Sell directly to Federal Government end users and purchasing staff.
- Utilize a consultative sales approach to develop new accounts and grow existing ones.
- Effectively present to large groups and generate new business leads.
- Travel within the territory is required approximately 50-75% of the time.
Requirements
- Ability to identify client needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Experience in building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Ability to adapt to client needs.
- Ability to work well with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction.
- Familiarity with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Skills
- Office furniture industry knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Customer relationship management
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- CRM software proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Location
- Northeast region
- Providence, RI
- Albany, NY
- Hartford, CT
Work Type
- Home office
- Field sales
Experience Level
- Industry experience in office furniture is desired but not required.
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive Base Salary Plus Commission Structure
Benefits
- Car Reimbursement Program
- Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- A 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays
- Employee Product Discounts
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- Full Benefits Package: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About the Company
- KI believes knowing our customers helps us serve them better by listening, observing, and understanding their unique needs.
- KI prides itself on helping customers make smart furniture decisions through expert advice, design options, and personalized solutions.
- Since 1941, KI has been the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with smart solutions.
- KI targets specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture, and government furniture.
- KI offers far more than furniture; they are Furnishing Knowledge.
Equal Opportunity
- KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
