UPLIFT Desk
Sales & Business Development Manager – Chicago Showroom
UPLIFT Desk, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Sales & Business Development Manager – Chicago Showroom
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Position Summary
At UPLIFT Desk, we’re not just building ergonomic workstations—we’re shaping how people work and live. As the ecommerce industry leader in height‑adjustable desks, we’ve grown by delivering innovative, customer‑focused solutions that promote health, productivity, and well‑being. Our success is rooted in our core values: Customer Obsession, Innovation, Accountability, and Results Oriented. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Showroom & Business Development Manager to lead and grow the operations of our flagship showroom in Chicago’s vibrant Fulton Market district. This hybrid role balances showroom leadership with strategic business development. The ideal candidate is operationally strong, highly‑personable, and ready to represent the brand at the highest level—both inside the showroom and out in the local business community.
What You’ll Bring
At least three years of showroom, retail, or customer‑facing sales leadership, ideally in furniture, design, or a related industry.
Proven track record in business development or B2B sales with measurable results.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team‑first approach.
Passion for ergonomics, health, and workplace wellness.
Experience with customer service, merchandising, and sales data analysis.
Proficiency with CRM/ERP systems and Google Workspace tools.
A strong local network in the Chicago design or business community is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Design, or related field is a plus.
Bonus Points For
Experience with HubSpot CRM
Familiarity with NetSuite ERP
Experience creating lead generation campaigns using tools like Apollo or Hunter.io
Prior work in an e‑commerce or hybrid retail environment
What You’ll Do Showroom Management & Team Leadership (50%)
Oversee daily showroom operations, ensuring an exceptional visitor experience.
Lead, coach, and develop the showroom team, including scheduling and onboarding.
Maintain high merchandising standards and ensure product readiness.
Provide expert ergonomic product consultations.
Resolve customer issues and ensure a positive in‑showroom experience.
Monitor and improve sales performance metrics.
Business Development & Client Engagement (50%)
Develop and execute strategies to grow corporate and designer client accounts.
Build strong relationships with industry professionals and local business leaders.
Conduct client site visits to deliver tailored ergonomic solutions.
Represent the UPLIFT brand at networking events, industry trade shows, and community gatherings.
Prepare professional sales presentations and proposals.
Partner with marketing to drive lead generation and outreach initiatives.
Benefits
A merit‑based environment that rewards growth and accomplishment regardless of seniority
Generous paid time off
4% 401K company matching with instant vesting (after one year)
Excellent group health insurance available to employees and dependents, including domestic partners (4 medical plans, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan to choose from)
Flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and child care costs
Company‑paid & supplementary life insurance; long‑term & short‑term disability
Free UPLIFT Desk (after one year)
50% discount on all UPLIFT products
Free healthy (and not so healthy) snacks and drinks
On‑the‑job training and skills development
A supportive and engaging work culture that promotes healthy living
Position Details
Compensation: DOE + performance‑based bonus potential
Type: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
About UPLIFT Desk As a fast‑growing, mid‑size Direct‑to‑Consumer (DTC) brand company, our mission is to deliver sincere, world‑class customer service. We provide optimally designed, quality office solutions to customers and focus on happier & healthier customers and employees! UPLIFT Desk has revolutionized the way people shop for office furniture. It all starts with our award‑winning UPLIFT Standing Desk, made even better when accessorized with our entire UPLIFT office furniture line. Our product line includes most furniture an office could need. We design office products that optimize customers’ comfort, health, and productivity. Our Product Development team focuses on designing the highest quality ergonomic office furniture. The Content team’s e‑commerce website offers customers the ability to configure products specifically to their needs. Our Order Processing and Warehouse teams make sure we have inventory and ship orders the same day. Customers receive award‑winning support from our Sales and Customer Service and Warranty teams. We offer the best 15‑year warranty in the business! Our Interior Design and Contract Sales teams specialize in large office furniture layouts for commercial buildings that serve most Fortune 500 companies.
Award‑Winning UPLIFT Desk Is Loved Globally
Rated Best Standing Desk by New York Times Wirecutter for five years in a row
Hundreds of thousands of happy customers around the world sit and stand at an UPLIFT Desk
Google reviews – 4.9 rating with thousands of reviews
We Value Our Environment
We plant five new trees in U.S. National Forests for every solid‑wood desk sold. By partnering with the National Forest Foundation, we plant tens of thousands of new trees each year.
Solar‑powered operations: Our Austin facilities produce over a megawatt of electricity through roof‑mounted solar panels on three large warehouses.
We use sustainable materials in our products. Some examples are:
Bamboo desktops, drawers, & motion boards: The world’s fastest‑growing plant, Moso bamboo, grows as quickly as an inch an hour.
Eco Curve desktops: Eco Curve desktops use 100% recycled MDF and have the lowest carbon footprint in the industry due to not using edgebanding, backer boards, adhesives, or solvents.
Rubberwood desktops: Pará rubber trees produce 99% of the world’s natural rubber latex. The rubber production lifespan of these trees is exhausted after about 25–30 years. Our rubberwood desktops give the trees a second life.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) UPLIFT Desk believes in building an organization whose staff reflects the true diversity of our community. We hire, promote, and reward employees based on results and professional performance. UPLIFT Desk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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Position Summary
At UPLIFT Desk, we’re not just building ergonomic workstations—we’re shaping how people work and live. As the ecommerce industry leader in height‑adjustable desks, we’ve grown by delivering innovative, customer‑focused solutions that promote health, productivity, and well‑being. Our success is rooted in our core values: Customer Obsession, Innovation, Accountability, and Results Oriented. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Showroom & Business Development Manager to lead and grow the operations of our flagship showroom in Chicago’s vibrant Fulton Market district. This hybrid role balances showroom leadership with strategic business development. The ideal candidate is operationally strong, highly‑personable, and ready to represent the brand at the highest level—both inside the showroom and out in the local business community.
What You’ll Bring
At least three years of showroom, retail, or customer‑facing sales leadership, ideally in furniture, design, or a related industry.
Proven track record in business development or B2B sales with measurable results.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team‑first approach.
Passion for ergonomics, health, and workplace wellness.
Experience with customer service, merchandising, and sales data analysis.
Proficiency with CRM/ERP systems and Google Workspace tools.
A strong local network in the Chicago design or business community is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Design, or related field is a plus.
Bonus Points For
Experience with HubSpot CRM
Familiarity with NetSuite ERP
Experience creating lead generation campaigns using tools like Apollo or Hunter.io
Prior work in an e‑commerce or hybrid retail environment
What You’ll Do Showroom Management & Team Leadership (50%)
Oversee daily showroom operations, ensuring an exceptional visitor experience.
Lead, coach, and develop the showroom team, including scheduling and onboarding.
Maintain high merchandising standards and ensure product readiness.
Provide expert ergonomic product consultations.
Resolve customer issues and ensure a positive in‑showroom experience.
Monitor and improve sales performance metrics.
Business Development & Client Engagement (50%)
Develop and execute strategies to grow corporate and designer client accounts.
Build strong relationships with industry professionals and local business leaders.
Conduct client site visits to deliver tailored ergonomic solutions.
Represent the UPLIFT brand at networking events, industry trade shows, and community gatherings.
Prepare professional sales presentations and proposals.
Partner with marketing to drive lead generation and outreach initiatives.
Benefits
A merit‑based environment that rewards growth and accomplishment regardless of seniority
Generous paid time off
4% 401K company matching with instant vesting (after one year)
Excellent group health insurance available to employees and dependents, including domestic partners (4 medical plans, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan to choose from)
Flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and child care costs
Company‑paid & supplementary life insurance; long‑term & short‑term disability
Free UPLIFT Desk (after one year)
50% discount on all UPLIFT products
Free healthy (and not so healthy) snacks and drinks
On‑the‑job training and skills development
A supportive and engaging work culture that promotes healthy living
Position Details
Compensation: DOE + performance‑based bonus potential
Type: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
About UPLIFT Desk As a fast‑growing, mid‑size Direct‑to‑Consumer (DTC) brand company, our mission is to deliver sincere, world‑class customer service. We provide optimally designed, quality office solutions to customers and focus on happier & healthier customers and employees! UPLIFT Desk has revolutionized the way people shop for office furniture. It all starts with our award‑winning UPLIFT Standing Desk, made even better when accessorized with our entire UPLIFT office furniture line. Our product line includes most furniture an office could need. We design office products that optimize customers’ comfort, health, and productivity. Our Product Development team focuses on designing the highest quality ergonomic office furniture. The Content team’s e‑commerce website offers customers the ability to configure products specifically to their needs. Our Order Processing and Warehouse teams make sure we have inventory and ship orders the same day. Customers receive award‑winning support from our Sales and Customer Service and Warranty teams. We offer the best 15‑year warranty in the business! Our Interior Design and Contract Sales teams specialize in large office furniture layouts for commercial buildings that serve most Fortune 500 companies.
Award‑Winning UPLIFT Desk Is Loved Globally
Rated Best Standing Desk by New York Times Wirecutter for five years in a row
Hundreds of thousands of happy customers around the world sit and stand at an UPLIFT Desk
Google reviews – 4.9 rating with thousands of reviews
We Value Our Environment
We plant five new trees in U.S. National Forests for every solid‑wood desk sold. By partnering with the National Forest Foundation, we plant tens of thousands of new trees each year.
Solar‑powered operations: Our Austin facilities produce over a megawatt of electricity through roof‑mounted solar panels on three large warehouses.
We use sustainable materials in our products. Some examples are:
Bamboo desktops, drawers, & motion boards: The world’s fastest‑growing plant, Moso bamboo, grows as quickly as an inch an hour.
Eco Curve desktops: Eco Curve desktops use 100% recycled MDF and have the lowest carbon footprint in the industry due to not using edgebanding, backer boards, adhesives, or solvents.
Rubberwood desktops: Pará rubber trees produce 99% of the world’s natural rubber latex. The rubber production lifespan of these trees is exhausted after about 25–30 years. Our rubberwood desktops give the trees a second life.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) UPLIFT Desk believes in building an organization whose staff reflects the true diversity of our community. We hire, promote, and reward employees based on results and professional performance. UPLIFT Desk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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