Job Description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for an Account Manager.  This position will be responsible for helping  us grow our Furniture and Bedding division in the Upper Midwest. 

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the successful candidate, you will be expected to develop and maintain business relationships with manufacturing and fabrication clients in Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Timely follow up and problem resolution for the company and its customers is required.   Position requires effective time management and travel when necessary.  This is a remote opportunity working from a home office.


Your additional responsibilities as Sales Representative will include:

  • Know and understand Carpenter’s products and capabilities
  • Service existing accounts and prospect and close new business accounts through organization and efficient planning
  • Work with manufacturing plant personnel, technical center and management to develop solutions to customer issues
  • Work with plant personnel, technical center and management to develop solutions to customer issues
  • Prepare weekly call and sales reports
  • Prepare monthly and annual territory analysis to be submitted to the Sales Manager in order to strategize and discuss business goals

Skills / Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or other related discipline
  • 4 to 6 years of business to business sales experience
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • Prior sales experience bedding, furniture or foam preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Self-motivated and a drive to exceed expectations
  • Ability to travel 4  to 6 overnights per month

Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Plan

  • We also have 401K, Profit Sharing and a great Benefit Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and paid time off (Vacation and Holidays).

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.