Overview We’re looking for a dynamic salesperson to join CORT’s Workplace team covering the thriving Chicago area.  This person must be a self-starter, competitive, and a networker who thrives in a fast-paced environment providing solutions to a wide variety of clients.   The Workplace Business Development Executive focuses on providing commercial furnishing solutions to clients for short-term needs.  These clients include commercial real estate, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, energy, finance/insurance, entertainment, office furniture dealers, and modular companies.   Work primarily from home supported by a design team, project coordinator, and local operation/distribution team. Engage with customers virtually and in person to close new business, identify client needs, and build upon existing business. This is considered an outside sales position you will meet with customers in person and drive up to 5 days a week. Pay: Salary $75,000 / per year plus commission, OTE $110,000 - $120,000. What We Offer Bi-weekly pay Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available within 30 days or less 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays Company-paid disability and life insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee discounts and perks Opportunity to work alongside a tenured team with career growth and mentorship opportunities Responsibilities Meet or exceed revenue goals Prospects to obtain potential clients Build referral relationships through strategic networking Act as a client liaison (end-to-end) while collaborating with space planning, client services, and operations Specify CORT furnishing for short and long-term needs Maintain client activities in CRM (Salesforce) Work proficiently across a variety of technology platforms Weekly and monthly reports Qualifications Minimum 3-5 years outside B2B sales experience. Successfully meets/exceeds goals New business prospecting and networking experience Strong communication skills, written and oral About CORT CORT, a part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services. For more information on CORT, visit https://www.cort.com. Working for CORT For more information on careers at CORT, visit https://careers.cort.com/ CORT Conducts background checks as a condition of employment and participates in the E-Verify program. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability Pursuant to the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance for participating locations, CORT will consider all qualified applicants to include those who may have criminal history records. Check your city government website for specific fair chance hiring information Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set deadline to apply to this position. When it is determined that new applications will no longer be accepted, due to the positions being filled or a high volume of applicants has been received, this job advertisement will be removed.