Showroom Sales Representative - Chicago
F. Schumacher & Co.Chicago, Illinois, United States · Posted 1 month agoDescription
Showroom Sales Representative
About Schumacher
Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.
Our competitive advantage in the industry is people. We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:
- Preserve The Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Take Ownership & Accountability
- Be Solutions-Oriented
- Demonstrate Courage
- Practice Adaptability
- Embrace Collaboration
We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.
About the Role:
The Showroom Sales Representative (SSR) plays a key role in delivering exceptional client service, generating revenue, and promoting brand awareness across Schumacher. This fulltime role is based in Chicago and works in partnership with our Midwest Account Executive.
The SSR will report directly to the Managing Director, Midwest and works closely with an outside Account Executive to develop new business, service accounts, and drive growth across the Midwest market and surrounding territory.
About the Position
This Sales Representative will be responsible for growing Midwest sales through engaging client interactions, strategic outreach, proactive account management, and event hosting alongside the Account Executive.
Success in this role will be defined by meeting or exceeding monthly sales targets, relationship-building with the interior design community, consistent sales follow-through, and a strong command of product knowledge and brand storytelling.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit—someone eager to build relationships, provide high-touch service, and close sales with confidence and professionalism.
Outreach for Sales & Lead Development
- Collaborate with Account Executives to grow the client base across the Midwest.
- Conduct proactive outreach to generate new business and identify project opportunities.
- Build outreach strategies aligned with sales funnel needs to move leads toward conversion.
- Follow up daily on project shops, external quotes, and reserves.
- Place sample requests and scheme product groupings for client project needs.
- Log all outreach and follow-up activities consistently into the Contact Log.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline by tracking contacts, shops, reserves, and quotes.
- Refer Patterson Flynn leads to the appropriate sales contact while promoting cross-brand opportunities.
Client Service & Sales Support
- Act as a polished brand ambassador for Schumacher.
- Provide personalized service to trade clients, offering support across textiles, wallcoverings, rugs, trim, and furniture.
- Assist clients with selections, sample orders, and order placement.
- Ensure timely follow-up to help convert sampling activity into closed orders.
- Support both residential and commercial clients with white-glove attention to detail.
Territory Sales Strategy & Relationship Building
- Establish the Schumacher brand and build regional presence in Midwest.
- Proactively engage new interior designers and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts.
- Use client outreach, sales data, and cross-selling to create and execute territory sales plans.
- Build customer loyalty through consistent communication, quality service, and thoughtful follow-up.
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