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Commercial Flooring Sales Rep / Account Manager in Chicago

Date Posted: 16 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Summary: A respected commercial flooring contractor is looking for a relationship-driven sales professional to grow business with general contractors, architects, and designers. If you sell carpet tile, LVT, and resilient flooring and know the A&D world, we want to talk with you.

About the Opportunity

GPAC is partnering with a confidential commercial flooring contractor that sells and installs complete turnkey projects. They are adding an experienced Sales Rep / Account Manager to build new relationships and grow existing accounts. This is a strong fit for someone who likes owning a book of business and being backed by an install team that delivers.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and grow relationships with general contractors, A&D firms, facility managers, and end users
  • Find and pursue commercial projects in corporate, healthcare, education, multifamily, retail, and hospitality
  • Present and sell carpet tile, LVT, resilient, and other commercial flooring solutions
  • Work with estimators and project managers to put together accurate, competitive proposals
  • Manage your pipeline from first meeting through close and handoff to operations
  • Represent the company at industry events, lunch-and-learns, and client meetings

What You Bring

  • 3+ years of commercial flooring sales experience (contractor, dealer, or related building products sales)
  • Established relationships with GCs, architects, or interior designers in your market
  • Working knowledge of carpet tile, LVT, resilient, and flooring installation
  • A track record of hitting or beating sales goals
  • Strong communication, follow-through, and organization
  • Comfort working independently and traveling locally

Why Apply

  • Competitive base plus a commission plan that rewards results
  • Sell for a contractor that handles the full job, from sale to installation
  • Remote-friendly setup with room to grow your accounts and income
  • Confidential conversations. GPAC will share client details once we confirm mutual interest

Not actively looking? That's fine. Many of our best placements started as quiet conversations. Apply or reach out confidentially to learn more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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