Company Overview
Regency is a third-generation, family-owned office furniture manufacturer and distributor, celebrating 85 years in business. We design and distribute commercial-grade furniture nationwide and are expanding our online and channel sales strategy. We currently serve and are looking to expand in the commercial, education, and residential markets nationwide.
Job Summary
We are seeking a high-energy, results-driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships, creating opportunities, and driving revenue growth. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys developing new business, growing existing accounts, collaborating across departments, and providing consultative solutions that help customers succeed.
Business Development & Channel Sales Manager exists to drive profitable revenue growth across online and catalog sales channels. This role is built for a high-performing sales professional who thrives on ownership, accountability, and uncapped earning potential. You will be responsible for winning new business, expanding existing accounts, and building strong partnerships across dealer, catalog, and distribution channels nationwide.
Base Salary: $50,000–$55,000 + Uncapped Commission
Hybrid / Remote | Akron, OH | 25–35% Travel
This is not a passive account maintenance role—this is a growth role.
The right candidate sees a $50–55k base salary as a foundation, with the opportunity to earn significant uncapped commission by growing accounts, opening new channels, increasing customer engagement, and developing long-term partner relationships. High performers can earn 3–4× their base compensation.
If you enjoy building businesses, solving customer challenges, and being rewarded for your results, this role offers tremendous upside.
What You'll Own
- Drive growth across online, eCommerce, and channel sales initiatives.
- Develop and support dealer, catalog, distribution, and reseller partners.
- Identify, recruit, and onboard new distribution relationships.
- Manage the onboarding process for new customers and channel partners to ensure successful implementation and long-term engagement.
- Grow existing accounts through strategic account management, relationship development, and consultative selling.
- Train partner sales teams identify opportunities and win larger, more complex projects.
- Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to develop campaigns, promotions, content, and sales tools that generate revenue and strengthen customer engagement!
- Utilize advanced Excel and analytical skills to monitor sales performance, identify growth opportunities, forecast business trends, and support decision-making!
- Learn and utilize Regency's office design and space-planning software to create professional furniture layouts and workspace solutions!
- Provide office layout and design services that help customers visualize solutions, improve project outcomes, and increase sales opportunities!
- Present furniture recommendations, space plans, and workplace solutions tailored to customer needs and budgets.
- Travel to meet customers, train partners, support projects, and close business!
- Gather and communicate market intelligence that helps shape product development, marketing initiatives, and sales strategies!
What You Bring
- 5+ years of successful sales, business development, account management, or channel sales experience, preferably within the office furniture industry
- Proven track record of growing revenue and expanding customer relationships.
- Experience working with dealers, distribution, or reseller networks
- Strong customer onboarding and account development skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, forecasting, data analysis, and performance tracking
- Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into action
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Technical aptitude and willingness to learn office design and space-planning software
- Ability to interpret floor plans, workspace requirements, and customer needs
- Experience with CET, CAP, AutoCAD, Project-Matrix, or similar design software is a plus but not required; training will be provided.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and accountable with strong follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Regency
- 85-year foundation with modern growth goals
- Family-owned culture with direct access to leadership and decision-makers
- Opportunity to influence strategy and make a measurable impact.
- Training and development in furniture design and space-planning solutions
- Collaborative environment where Sales, Marketing, and Operations work together to win.
- Competitive base salary plus uncapped earning potential
- Career growth opportunities with a company committed to long-term success.
Our Philosophy
"We're not looking for someone who needs to be managed every day—we're looking for someone who wants to own outcomes, create opportunities, and build something meaningful. If you're driven by growth, relationships, and results, we'd like to talk with you."
- This version positions the role as a true sales hunter, account grower, onboarding specialist, marketing collaborator, and design-consultative seller, which is likely exactly what Regency needs as you continue expanding online and channel sales.
Industry
- Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Sales: 5 years (Required)
- Computer skills: 3 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Akron, OH 44320
