Senior Account Manager
For over 75 years, Skyline Furniture has been handcrafting custom, design-driven furniture just outside of Chicago. A third-generation, women-owned company, we're proud to lead the way in accessible and sustainable, American-made furniture. Skyline has evolved into one of the industry's most innovative manufacturers, earning recognition from Forbes, Furniture Today, and The New York Times.
Skyline is looking for a highly motivated member of the sales team to serve as Senior Account Manager primarily focused on strategic revenue growth with key accounts. Reporting to and partnering with Account Directors, this key account salesperson will execute Skyline's go-to-market strategy and drive revenue growth across the company's biggest accounts.
The ideal candidate is passionate about customer success, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and excels at solving problems efficiently. This role requires excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong commitment to improving internal processes and customer satistfaction.
Primary Responsibilities
- Partner with Account Director to develop plans and strategies for developing business and achieving the company’s sales goals
- Manage key account relationships at the highest level and participate in closing strategic opportunities
- Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members, providing guidance to enhance skills, drive results, and support career growth
- Collaborate with other departments to define, implement, and continuously improve sales processes and systems that enable team and company success
- Manage customer expectations and contribute to a high level of customer satisfaction
- Provide detailed and accurate sales forecasting, reporting, and performance insights to support management decisions
- Travel for in-person meetings with customers to develop key relationships
- Travel for semi-annual furniture trade shows and other industry-related events
Qualifications
- 5+ years of sales and operational experience, preferably in a related field/industry
- Bachelor’s degree in a related business field required
- Strong communication skills and experience managing customer relationships at the highest level in large organizations
- Mature and proactive, with evidence of working as a true business partner to leadership
- Strong analytical skills in examining, developing, reengineering, and recommending sales-related systems, policies, and procedures
- Proven ability to interoperate the company’s strategic vision into a successful sales plan
- A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality. Needs to be seen as a team player that is committed to lifelong learning and success for the company it its employees
- Demonstrated commitment to the company’s culture with a passion for the organization’s mission is essential
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing, innovative company with a strong reputation in the furniture industry
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package, including BCBS PPO health insurance, dental/vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
To Apply
Please email careers@skylinefurnituremfg.com with resume and "Senior Account Manager" in the subject line.