Retail Salesperson

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Steinway & Sons is currently seeking experienced sales talent, with a passion for luxury and a love of the arts, for our company-owned showrooms in the Chicagoland market.

While the ability to play piano is not required, a strong musical and tonal understanding is highly preferred; our clients often seek guidance during instrument selection.

• Achieve personal sales goals and support store in achieving goals
• Develop sales strategy and forecasts for customer/client base
• Develop and cultivate customer leads and relationships
• Implement a sales referral outreach program for key influencers (i.e. piano technicians, real estate agents, designers, piano teachers, etc.)
• Coordinate all piano technical needs after sale follow up (tuning, etc.) and in store as needed
• Use the CRM system to manage and follow up with leads
• Support all in-store and regional promotional events (generating and cultivating sales)
• Resolve customer issues in a timely manner

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in piano sales required.
• Minimum 2 years experience within music/piano sales in a commission-based environment.
• Outstanding business development and sales management skills.
• Superior communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented self-starter with excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and drive new business.
• Note:
  
  Candidates must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. and stand/walk for extended periods of time.

This is a commission-based sales role with an estimated average annualized earnings range of $80,000 to $130,000, plus uncapped earnings potential. Successful employees receive a semi-monthly draw, sales commission on units sold, performance-based bonuses, and are eligible to participate in a robust benefits package starting on the first day. The benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSAs, a generous 401(k) contribution, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, professional development, and more.