Major Account Manager (Government)

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart  furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

KI has an opening for a Major Accounts Manager in our OEI Government Division covering the Northeast region.  This territory includes the states of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maryland and Virginia.   This position can be based out of our Corporate Office in Green Bay or remotely within the territory.  This position requires travel up to 40% through the territory.

In this position, you are responsible for introducing furniture solutions to State Correctional Industry programs in getting product introduced and specified.  You will market several lines of systems and modular furniture to these state agencies throughout your assigned territory.  OEI also offers its customers a full array of filing, storage systems, tables and seating solutions.  In addition to managing projects from sale to through installation completion, you will provide product training, assist on end user sales calls, provide factory support, and participate in new product first time installations.

We are looking for someone that has strong technical and project management skills with previous experience in a sales or account manager role.  You must be able to build strong and trusting relationships with our customers, possess solid communication skill and have a strong mechanical aptitude. Experience in CAD is a plus! 

KI takes pride in being 100% employee owned. Our Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP) is very valued within the company and can have amazing long-term value! The salary for this role will be based on candidate’s experience, qualifications and geographic location. Other benefits include:

• Paid vacation, sick, holidays and even your birthday off!
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Short- & long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition reimbursement 

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.