Manager, Sales - Furniture, Decor, Design

Job Description

Job Description

Sales Manager – Furniture, Décor & Design

• ???? Milwaukee, WI - Remote | Sales | Full-Time | Exempt

www.elkayinteriorsystems.com ✨ Where Innovation Meets Craft

At Elkay Interior Systems (EIS), we’re redefining what it means to bring a space to life. We blend design innovation with precision manufacturing to create extraordinary interior environments for some of the world’s most recognizable brands.

We’re proud of our people : creative thinkers, expert builders, and relentless problem-solvers who turn bold ideas into tangible results every day. At EIS, you won’t just be part of the process — you’ll help shape it.

We offer a flexible, collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your voice has impact. Join us and be part of a team where innovation meets craft and your work makes a difference.

As Sales Manager – Furniture, Décor & Design , you’ll lead business development and account management efforts across the U.S. restaurant, retail, and hospitality markets. This is a dynamic, relationship-driven role focused on winning new business, growing strategic accounts, and delivering innovative solutions that help clients achieve their brand goals.

You’ll act as the primary connection between EIS and our customers — advising on market opportunities, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and driving programs that fuel growth and long-term partnerships.

Build and grow trusted relationships with new and existing clients, delivering solutions that align with their brand strategies and customer objectives.

Lead business development efforts to expand EIS’s presence in the restaurant, retail, and hospitality markets.

Serve as the primary liaison between client stakeholders and EIS internal teams, ensuring seamless communication, alignment, and project execution.

Drive new program launches and respond to RFPs, crafting strategic proposals that position EIS as a preferred partner.

Analyze market conditions, competitive trends, and customer needs to shape pricing strategies, sourcing approaches, and go-to-market plans.

Guide cross-functional teams by translating customer goals into actionable plans and ensuring successful program implementation.

Resolve escalated client issues quickly and effectively, building long-term trust and satisfaction.

Represent EIS at client meetings, presentations, and industry events to strengthen relationships and enhance brand visibility.

✅ What You Need to Succeed

Bachelor’s degree required; 5–10+ years of progressive experience in key account management, business development, or consultative sales within the restaurant, retail, or hospitality industries.

Proven success building and managing strategic client relationships and driving revenue growth.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to lead conversations with executives, stakeholders, and large groups.

Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to translate client goals into actionable plans.

Experience presenting and selling design concepts, interior solutions, and program implementations.

Ability to analyze market trends, interpret business data, and develop insights that shape go-to-market strategies.

Highly collaborative with strong influencing skills — able to guide cross-functional teams and align internal resources with client needs.

Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.

Proficiency with CRM platforms (such as Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, mental health resources, volunteer days, and more.

We offer more than just a paycheck — our benefits are designed to support your well-being at work and beyond :

Health Coverage – Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Wellness Program – Tools and resources to help you stay healthy and energized

Mental Health Support – Confidential resources and support services

Time Off to Recharge – Generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, and flex time

Community Impact – 2 paid Volunteer Days to support causes that matter to you

Financial Protection – Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) Program – Available to all employees

At Elkay Interior Systems, the safety and integrity of our workplace are top priorities. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including a background screening, drug test, and reference verification.

Elkay Interior Systems does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from third-party staffing or recruiting agencies. Any resume submitted to any EIS employee without a signed vendor agreement in place will be considered the sole property of Elkay Interior Systems. We will treat such submissions as direct applications, with no obligation to pay referral or placement fees of any kind.

It is the policy of Elkay Interior Systems to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. EIS is committed to providing fair and equal treatment to all individuals in all aspects of employment.

This policy applies to all matters relating to employment including, but not limited to : hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, recruitment, advertising or solicitation of employment, training, compensation, selection for training, layoff, termination, and participation in company-sponsored programs or activities.

Equal opportunity — regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, ancestry, or arrest or conviction record, is company policy.