Strategic Sales Leader for Education Sector

6 days ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States HNI Corporation Full time

About the Role:

HNI Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Education Sales Manager to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team, supporting the Southeast US territory.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Influence the sale of HON products through multiple channels of distribution, utilizing key events and activities to drive long-term sustainable growth.
  • Identify and coordinate marketing and training opportunities in the market, training accounts on product, pricing, and programs, and working as a business partner/consultant to increase The HON Company's sales volume.
  • Collaborate with our field sales team to develop, plan, and implement the market strategic plan, maintaining and executing a game plan for the market based on current distribution and potential distribution to maximize HON's market share.
  • Develop and communicate category strategic visions and goals, from a customer and marketplace perspective, to support profitable unit sales growth.
  • Attend trade shows and prepare trip recaps highlighting product development priorities and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with demand and merchandising team to accurately forecast product category and allocate open capacity between customers effectively.
  • Build effective sales relationships to strengthen The HON Company's position within the account and leverage against competition, identifying and coordinating gap market initiatives with our field sales leaders.
  • Work in conjunction with BDMs and dealership sales staff to conduct joint sales calls and attend industry trade shows when necessary.
  • Provide market intelligence and feedback to management on competition and competitive trends, recommending product and program enhancements to improve HON's competitive position.
  • Become an education market expert with knowledge of key end-users, competitive influences, and overall market trends.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Professional Sales, Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
  • Furniture industry or HNI/HON product knowledge preferred.
  • At least three years of relevant experience within a sales or education environment and/or 18 months experience in HON Field Sales required, preferably in a Business Development Associate role.
  • Ability to travel domestically up to 50% of the time.

About HNI Corporation:

HNI Corporation 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.

As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, and #6 in 2022 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and believe it is an operational imperative. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including benefits on day one, and a new voluntary benefit, Daily Pay.



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