Outside Sales Associate

About the role

For nearly four decades, Holly Hunt has been the defining voice in modern luxury interiors. We offer exquisite furnishings, an unparalleled showroom experience, and unwavering service to the residential and commercial design trade. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being part of something larger than your work team or brand; we are redefining modern for the 21st century and support causes that align with our values to build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. Contract Sales Representative reports to the Showroom General Manager. The Contract Sales Representative is the primary sales lead for contract, hospitality, and large‑scale commercial design projects. This role partners closely with design firms, specifiers, and purchasing agents to guide product selection, manage sales processes, and deliver a seamless experience from concept through order completion. The position requires deep knowledge of contract‑grade furnishings, specifications, timelines, and purchasing requirements. Success in this role comes from building trusted, long‑term relationships with the contract design community, insightfully supporting complex projects, and positioning the brand as an expert, reliable, and easy partner to do business with. This role directly supports the company’s growth in the contract and commercial market by ensuring designers and purchasing partners receive best‑in‑class service, expertise, and project execution. The Contract Sales Representative plays a critical role in translating design intent into successful outcomes—reinforcing trust, driving repeat business, and elevating the brand within the contract design community.

Responsibilities

• Build, nurture, and expand strong relationships with contract and hospitality design firms, specifiers, and purchasing agents.
• Identify and pursue new contract client opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the life of large‑scale projects, from early design phases through installation.
• Manage contract projects through the full sales lifecycle, including project registration, quoting, specification support, order processing, and follow‑up.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed, accurate quotes aligned with contract pricing, timelines, and project requirements.
• Clearly communicate product specifications,