Education Sales

About the Company

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 . About the Ro le Help Shape the Future of Learning Environments!! We are seeking an Education Sales Specialist in the Greater Metro Atlanta area with deep knowledge of K–12 systems. Someone who understands how decisions are made, what administrators value, and how the right environment can elevate student success. Although this is a remote position, the ideal candidate must reside in the territory to effectively call on custome rs. In this role, you will strengthen KI’s leadership in the K–12 and state/local government markets by engaging directly with key account stakeholders, administrators, architects, designers, and key industry partners. You’ll combine relationship‑building, strategic selling, and educational insight to bring KI solutions to major projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving the student experience and helping educators create environments that truly support teaching and learning. You will partner closely with teachers, administrators, and school communities to help create classrooms and campuses where students can thr ive! Responsibil

• itiesDeliver compelling, customer‑facing presentations tailored to district priori
• ties.Provide strategic sales support aligned to the K–12 buyer jou
• rney.Build and nurture relationships with administrators, facilities leaders, procurement teams, A&D firms, and dealer part
• ners.Expand KI’s visibility by developing new contacts and strengthening existing netw
• orks.Stay ahead of trends in education, school design, instructional models, procurement, and FF&a
• mp;E.Support research and insights efforts that inform KI’s product and market strate
• gies.Contribute to training initiatives for internal teams and part
• ners.Assist with planning and activation of education‑focused trade shows and ev

ents. Qualific

• ationsBachelor’s degree required, Master’s in Education or related field pref
• erred.Minimum of 3 years of experience in K–12 or a related
• field.

Required

• SkillsStrong understanding of K–12 administrative practices, workflows, and decision
• making.Experience engaging high‑level leaders within an educational insti
• tution.Familiarity with K–12 purchasing/procurement processes (contract furniture exposure a
• plus).Exceptional communication and relationship‑building
• skills.Curiosity about emerging trends in education, design, and learning enviro
• nments.Existing network of K–12 professionals (administration, facilities, procurement, etc.) pre
• ferred.Comfort with regular travel; valid driver’s license re
• quired.Strategic thinker with strong research, analytical, and presentation
• skills.Self‑starter with strong follow‑through and cross‑functional collaboration
• skills.Existing network of K-12 professionals (administration, facilities, procurement, etc.) pre

ferred. What KI Of

• fers YouOwnership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – be a part-owner of the
• company!Health & Wellness: Competitive Health, Dental, Vision I
• nsuranceFuture Planning: 401(k) Plan with Compa
• ny MatchTime Off: Paid Vacation, Sick Days and
• HolidaysWellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement
• programsDiscounts: Special pricing on company
• productsEducation: Support for degree programs and certif
• icationsFull Benefits: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Progr

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