Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Hollywood - Hollywood, FL

Job Shift

Day

Description

About Empire Office

Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 78 years of experience and more than 435 full-time employees across the country. We are the preeminent Steelcase dealer in the United States and support a list of more than 500 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen, and manufacturers to deliver proven workspace solutions. With creative and cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate brands.

Overview

Empire Office is currently seeking a K-12/Higher Education Sales Representative to join our team in Florida. This is an outside sales role, responsible for growing our education business within the Florida market. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the education sector and a passion for creating engaging and effective learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the education sector, building a robust pipeline of leads
Contact new and prospective clients to identify needs and generate new opportunities
Work with our design team and installation experts to help clients create cost-effective solutions
Drive sales by raising our profile with end users, as well as with key influencers such as designers, architects, general contractors, and developers
Actively engage in business development activities throughout the local education community by attending a variety of events including those targeted at end users, design, construction, and real estate professionals
Lead showroom tours and act as the go-to presenter, familiar with all sales tools including case studies and project presentations
Monitor the progress of projects from start to finish, including attending construction meetings to ensure complete client satisfaction
Maintain client/prospect lists

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

7+ years of sales experience with a focus on education
Strong understanding of K-12 and/or higher educational environments and the specific needs of teachers and administrators. Established relationships in the education market are preferred.
Excellent presentation skills
Knowledgeable with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere while ensuring the efficiency of projects from start to finish.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
Must be persistent, responsive, flexible, intelligent, competitive, proactive, confident and detail-oriented.
Experience selling contract furniture and/or related services preferred.

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