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Our Home Furniture business brings an intense focus on the customer, innovation, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and a global footprint together to create full-package solutions for the industry. We do not make furniture. We make furniture more comfortable. We need the best people on our team to support our strategy, and your work will ensure people around the world have a little more comfort in their lives.\nSo, what will you do as a Sales Representative?\nCall on and service upholstery manufacturers that use Leggett & Platt furniture components - region-specific\nMeet and exceed sales goals and grow market share\nDevelop profitable new business and grow sales in existing assigned accounts\nPartner with the sales/ manufacturing/ customer service teams to respond to customer needs, monitor accounts, and build strong customer relations\nAssist in the development of new products/ effective liaison with customers, development teams, and Leggett R&D\nMarket and roll out new products to customers\nTo be successful in this role, you’ll need:\n8+ years outside sales experience, preferably in the Home Furnishings industry, in B2B manufacturing sales \nAbility to retain current customer business & strategically target and win new business\nDeep understanding of consumer-driven end markets (preferably in the “Home\" markets)\nAbility to craft appropriate business-focused messages to & from the customer\nProven track record of creating and implementing effective sales strategies to achieve profitable growth objective\nExperience driving continuous improvement with a sales function\nTravel Required:\nMinimal overnight travel (a week per quarter), daily regional travel required\nWhat to Do Next\nNow that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.\nOur Values\nOur values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.\nPut People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.\nDo the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth - good or bad.\nDo Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.\nTake Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.\nOur Commitment to You\nWe're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. 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