Intern – Chicago Sales

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’s Sales team in Chicago is looking for a Sales Student Intern to assist with sales support and design functions in our showroom in Fulton Market.

Responsibilities include servicing clients and managing operational showroom activities including greeting and hosting of clients, showroom tours and events, managing inventory of finishes, mailing and shipping, as well as assisting with quoting and drawing when trained and capable. This individual will support the needs of our Pallas Textiles sales team by managing on-site literature including the Pallas sample program.

This role will also be involved in assisting with our move from the Merchandise Mart to Fulton Market in May/June, while working with both the local Chicago team and the corporate marketing team to prepare for the Design Days tradeshow.

Ideal candidates should be working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Interior design or related field. Candidates should have creative energy, be outgoing and personable, and be able to work independently. This position will work through the summer months, and there is opportunity to continue working into the fall/winter for students interested in working during the school year.

The pay structure starts at $17.75/hour and can be higher based on skills/qualifications.

Apply today!

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.