Residential Sales Specialist, Midwest

May 26, 2026

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Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. 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POSITION TITLE Residential Sales Specialist, Midwest Compensation Range The expected base salary range for this position is $69,000.00 to $111,000.00 per year . This range represents our good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and location. Additional Compensation and Benefits This role is eligible for additional compensation such as uncapped commissions and a company vehicle. A general overview of benefits includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs. POSITION OVERVIEW Milliken's Residential Carpet Business is currently seeking a candidate for the position of Sales Representative. The Sales Representative will report directly to the National Account Manager for Residential. Specifically, the territory encompasses Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa. The position will be located in a home office within the region. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES <ul> <li style="background-color:white;line-height:116%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Build solid and trustworthy relationships with specialty flooring retailers enabling Milliken to greatly increase their market and business share in the territory.</li> <li style="background-color:white;line-height:116%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Daily sales calls on existing customers with focus on the sale of samples / displays, rolls, and area rugs.</li> <li style="background-color:white;line-height:116%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensure product knowledge training and provide product consultation.</li> <li style="background-color:white;line-height:116%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Must continually prospect for viable new accounts while developing a keen awareness of what is happening within the designated geographic area.</li> <li style="background-color:white;line-height:116%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Provide retailers with business and product consultations to increase sales in their markets.</li> <li style="background-color:white;line-height:116%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Prepare reports outlining business transactions and sales reports showing sales volume and potential sales.</li> <li style="background-color:white;line-height:116%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Prepare and communicate sales reports outlining actual sales information and goals, competitive market conditions and product needs.</li> <li style="background-color:white;line-height:116%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Analyze and control travel and entertainment expenditures as well as sample budget to conform to the budgetary requirements.</li> </ul> QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED <ul> <li style="background-color:white;line-height:116%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">B.S./B.A. desired</li> <li style="background-color:white;line-height:116%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">2+ years direct sales experience</li> </ul> The successful candidate will have strengths in the following: <ul> <li style="background-color:white;line-height:116%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Well-developed communication and execution management skills.</li> <li style="background-color:white;line-height:116%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Must be a self-starter, experience with working from home office with limited supervision.</li> <li style="background-color:white;line-height:116%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Must possess very strong personal presence and interpersonal skills.</li> </ul> #LI-EC1 Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact <a id="OWA951197e3-3fa1-ecac-67de-81d2c563930a" title="mailto:TalentAcquisition@milliken.com" href="mailto:TalentAcquisition@milliken.com">TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.</a>

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