NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
Lepley Recruiting Services, Chicago, IL, United States
Our client is an established leader in custom residential flooring, specializing in:
Aerial rugs, custom runners, and bespoke area rugs
High-quality materials (wool, silk blends) and traditional hand-knotting craftsmanship
Design-driven, luxury carpet solutions tailored for individual homes, hospitality, and upscale residential projects
A reputation for exceptional quality, artistry, and customer-centric customization
The National Sales Manager will steer the residential sales strategy, leading a team of dedicated sales reps across the country, with opportunities for growth into higher leadership roles.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a national team of residential sales representatives
Build, maintain, and expand relationships with designers, builders, and high-end residential buyers
Drive revenue across custom and standard flooring products, including aerial rugs, runners, and custom area rugs
Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with market trends and company objectives
Set, track, and manage sales KPIs, forecasts, and performance metrics
Partner with marketing, design, and production teams to align product offerings with customer needs
Travel to support sales team and attend key client meetings and events
Proven experience managing multi-region sales teams, ideally in flooring, custom interiors, or luxury residential products
Strong network in the residential design or building market
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning skills
Understanding of custom product sales cycles and relationship-based selling
Results-oriented and adaptable, with ability to manage high-value projects and opportunities
Significant growth potential. This role is designed to evolve into broader leadership
High visibility and autonomy with direct impact on company success
Opportunity to represent a design-forward brand with bespoke luxury product offerings
Competitive compensation package with performance incentives