B2B Sales Strategist – Interior Design Industry
Behind the Design is seeking a dedicated, opportunistic B2B Sales Strategist to support the growth of our consulting and recruiting firm serving the luxury window treatment and interior design industries.We are looking for a committed, full-time sales professional, not a multi-line rep, who will own the sales process from prospecting to close, manage follow-up, and actively represent our brand in industry events and client interactions.Location: Chicagoland Area - Remote, Full-TimeSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM or 9 AM–6 PM CST, with occasional evening networking events
What We Offer:
- Compensation: $42,000 base + Commission
- Year 1 Projected earnings: $92,000-$137,000
- Benefits: Monthly phone and internet stipend, 10 days PTO, paid holidays
- Remote flexibility with structured team support
- High-quality leads with established brand credibility
What You'll Do:
- Conduct outbound prospecting to interior designers, business owners, and decision-makers in the trade industry
- Host discovery calls with prospective clients and guide them through our high-value consulting and recruiting services
- Represent Behind the Design at industry networking events, trade shows, and national design and window treatment conferences
- Collaborate with the marketing team to support speaking events, workshops, and content-driven lead generation
- Manage and maintain your pipeline in our CRM, from lead generation through contract and invoicing
- Follow up regularly with past clients and new leads through personalized outreach and social engagement
- Drive monthly closed sales to meet or exceed revenue goals
Who You Are:
- A self-motivated closer with at least 3 years of B2B sales experience
- Excellent communicator and strategic problem-solver
- Confident leading high-ticket consultative sales conversations
- Comfortable with networking, public speaking, and remote tools
- Organized, resilient, and goal-driven with a collaborative spirit
- Previously sold recruiting and consulting services
- Bonus points for having Interior Design contacts and experience
This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, niche firm making a major impact in a creative industry. If you're passionate about sales and strategy and ready to dive into a high-performance team, we’d love to hear from you.
