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 is seeking a Sales Associate to join our sales team in Kansas City. You will market our products throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. In this position, you will partner with a Senior Sales Specialist to learn KI's unique go to market strategy. You will work together to call on decision makers and end-users to market KI products and work closely with influential architects and designers to increase KI awareness and consideration in targeted building and renovation projects. In this role, you will work from your home office but can expect to be out calling on clients much of the time. We have an excellent training program to help you learn our business! This position is ideal for individuals who are creative, motivated, confident and like to network with others. Candidates with any previous sales or design experience are desired. Candidates must be able to haul sales samples and be proficient in CRM technology. KI takes pride in being 100% employee owned. Our Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP) is valued within the company and can have amazing long-term value! Other benefits include: Paid vacation, sick & holidays Medical, dental & vision insurance Short & long-term disability Life insurance 401(k) match Tuition reimbursement KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.