Executive Sales Director

Design Public Group connects design driven consumers in retail and contract environments with beautiful ancillary furniture from around the globe. We are obsessed with technical details and logistics, so clients can spend their time doing what they do best, bringing unique spaces to life. Built for designers, architects, and contract dealers the Design Public Group Platform can be trusted with a vision, a budget, a timeline, and a reputation. Its where great design is easy to find.  Design Public Group is a part of the global family of industry-leading brands for the workplace and home under the HNI Corporation.

Design Public Group is in search of an Executive Sales Director to join our team in the Chicago, Illinois market.

Overview:
In this role, you will focus on driving sales to contract dealers and hospitality procurement firms directly as well as influencing A&D specifications.  Given the breadth of the DPG catalog and the continued growth of ancillary furniture in the marketplace, there are significant opportunities to grow your book of business within your territory across a wide variety of projects.  DPG has a well-established presence and reputation in the Chicago market and surrounding territory.  What it takes:
-Proven experience working with contract buyers and specifiers within the market.
-Passion for design products from around the world.
-Basic technological proficiency (salesforce, excel, PowerPoint, google).
-Professional and concise written and verbal communication skills.
-Ability to promote a solution rather than simply a product.
-Proficiency with standard business terminology and basic financial math. Why this role?
-Market leading compensation packages with significant upside potential.
-Dynamic, fast paced environment.
-Significant freedom to develop and execute the right strategy for your market.
-Product solutions for every contract project opportunity.
-Opportunity to change the way ancillary furniture is handled in the market. We look forward to hearing from you!  

 

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments.  The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands.  The residential building products segment is the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. 

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