Sales & Business Development Manager – Chicago Showroom

Work better. Live healthier.

Customer service is at the heart of all company decisions.

We put our customers service first. Our team of friendly and knowledgeable experts is here to help through every step of the process, whether you're getting your first standing desk or outfitting an entire ergonomic office space. We're always just a call or click away.

We are committed to designing, manufacturing, and shipping the highest quality ergonomic office furniture. Every UPLIFT Desk product is built to last and offer the latest office furniture innovations. Each is designed by a world-class team of a dozen engineers that includes our founder and CEO Jon Paulsen, a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) and mechanical engineer himself.

Over a million customers have chosen UPLIFT Desk for innovative product designs, direct to consumer pricing, same day shipping, free accessories with every desk, free 30 day returns (including free return shipping), and 15 year warranty. Businesses love the free professional space planning services. And we love helping you work better and live healthier.

Position Summary

At UPLIFT Desk, we’re not just building ergonomic workstations—we’re shaping how people work and live. As the ecommerce industry leader in height-adjustable desks, we’ve grown by delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that promote health, productivity, and well-being. Our success is rooted in our core values : Customer Obsession, Innovation, Accountability, and Results Oriented.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Showroom & Business Development Manager to lead and grow the operations of our flagship showroom in Chicago’s vibrant Fulton Market district. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven leader with an eye for design, a talent for building relationships, and a proven ability to drive sales growth.

This hybrid role balances showroom leadership with strategic business development. The ideal candidate is operationally strong, highly-personable, and ready to represent the brand at the highest level — both inside the showroom and out in the local business community.

What You'll Bring

• At least three years of showroom, retail, or customer-facing sales leadership, ideally in furniture, design, or a related industry.
• Proven track record in business development or B2B sales with measurable results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-first approach.
• Passion for ergonomics, health, and workplace wellness.
• Experience with customer service, merchandising, and analyzing sales data.
• Proficiency with CRM / ERP systems and Google Workspace tools.
• A strong local network in the Chicago design or business community is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Design, or related field is a plus.

Bonus Points For

What You’ll Do

Showroom Management & Team Leadership (50%) :

Business Development & Client Engagement (50%) :

Benefits

Position Details

About UPLIFT Desk

As a fast growing, mid-sized Direct To Consumer (DTC) brand company, it’s our mission to deliver sincere, world-class customer service. We provide optimally designed, quality office solutions to customers. We focus on happier & healthier customers and employees!

UPLIFT Desk has revolutionized the way people shop for office furniture. It all starts with our award winning UPLIFT Standing Desk, made even better when accessorized with our entire UPLIFT office furniture line. Our product line includes most furniture an office could need. We design office products that optimize customers’ comfort, health, and productivity. Our Product Development team focuses on designing the highest quality ergonomic office furniture. Then our Content team's ecommerce website offers customers the ability to configure products specifically to their needs. Our amazing Order Processing and Warehouse teams make sure we have inventory and ship orders the same day. Customers receive award winning support from our Sales and Customer Service and Warranty teams. We offer the best 15 year warranty in the business! Our Interior Design and Contract Sales teams specialize in large office furniture layouts for commercial buildings that serve most Fortune 500 companies.

Award winning UPLIFT Desk is loved globally!

We value our environment :

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

UPLIFT Desk believes in building an organization whose staff reflects the true diversity of our community. We hire, promote, and reward employees based on results and professional performance. UPLIFT Desk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.

To all recruitment agencies : We do not accept agency resumes. UPLIFT Desk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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