Account Executive

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
83K-121K Annually
Senior level
Hardware • Design • Manufacturing
The Role
Responsible for selling ergonomic workplace solutions to end users, dealers, architects, and designers. The role develops new business, grows existing accounts, meets revenue and product-mix goals, conducts presentations and product demonstrations, supports dealer training, maintains sales records, coordinates customer service issues, and develops strategic sales plans. Requires extensive outside sales experience, relationship-building and presentation skills, dependable transportation, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
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Company Overview

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment. Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for 40 years.

Overview

Humanscale offers our Senior Account Development Representatives the opportunity to educate clients on the science behind ergonomics while establishing new business, growing existing accounts, and most importantly, being financially rewarded. This is more than a sales job. Our award-winning ergonomic products change the way people work. You will target end-user accounts, dealerships and the architect and design community. Humanscale focuses on innovation, sustainability, and design, allowing our team members to promote premier products that improve health, support movement and change lives – one workstation at a time.

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for educating, marketing and selling the value of ergonomic workplace solutions to end-users, dealers, architects and designers
  • Maintain appropriate sales activity levels at all times; minimum 10 sales appointments per week
  • Achieve and exceed revenue, profitability and product mix sales goals
  • Develop business plan with management for weekly, monthly and quarterly strategic sales objectives
  • Set up product tests or demo’s for end-users as necessary
  • Facilitate presentations for prospective clients
  • Complete sales activity and opportunity reports, sales order paperwork, installation assistance and sales training as well as maintain customer contact database
  • Serve as a liaison between customer service and the customer on shipment and quality matters
  • Facilitate dealer training sessions on ergonomics and Humanscale products to dealer sales reps
  • Lead strategic business and forecasting discussions with dealer principles to meet dealer sales goals, establish new accounts and grow existing customer sales
  • Establish relationships and educate Architect and Design Firms on ergonomic workplace solutions
  • Maintain a strong understanding of all Humanscale’s products and consulting services, including task seating, keyboard supports, flat panel monitor arms, task lighting, CPU holders and other ergonomic work tools
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required
  • At least 8+ years of outside sales experience
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships
  • Great presentation skills
  • Candidate must have dependable transportation, a valid driver’s license and auto-insurance
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Benefits:

  • Competitive base plus commission
  • Monthly auto allowance
  • Cell phone allowance, laptop, etc.
  • Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
    • HSA, Medical FSA, Limited FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits
    • Medical Discounts
  • Ancillary Benefits
    • Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
    • Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
  • Health Advocates
  • EAP, Complementary Life and Short-Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • 401k with Employer matching (Pre-Tax and Roth)
    • 100% Vested
  • Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and ~11 holidays)
    • Maternity PTO
  • Expense Budget
  • Humanscale University sales training

Salary Range: $82,963-$120,618

In addition to the salary there is a variable pay component. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline. Humanscale considers other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market location and business considerations when extending an offer.

Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • At least 8 years of outside sales experience
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Dependable transportation
  • Valid driver's license
  • Valid auto insurance
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
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The Company
1,047 Employees
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

Humanscale is a global designer and manufacturer of ergonomic workplace products focused on improving the health, comfort, and productivity of work life. Its portfolio includes task chairs, sit-stand desks, monitor arms, task lighting, keyboard systems, and other office tools. The company also provides ergonomics consulting and training, serving corporate, healthcare, educational, institutional, and government environments while emphasizing simplicity, performance, longevity, and sustainability.

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