Milliken & Company is Hiring for Commercial Account Manager

Commercial Account Manager — Seattle, WA

Milliken & Company seeks a Commercial Account Manager in Seattle, WA to drive contract flooring sales across the architecture and design (A&D), end‑user, and dealer ecosystem. If you have proven experience navigating complex specifications and cultivating long‑term relationships, this role offers scope to own a high‑potential territory and grow share.

Company Overview

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader in materials science with innovations across textile, flooring, chemical, and healthcare. The company focuses on sustainable solutions and customer impact, supported by thousands of patents and a culture of integrity and excellence. Learn more via the company’s profile on Indeed.

Role Summary

Reporting into Milliken Floor Covering, the Commercial Account Manager manages current contract accounts and acquires new business in the Seattle market. Success requires building strategic relationships across A&D firms, end users, and dealers; specifying Milliken flooring products; and maintaining a disciplined pipeline to meet or exceed revenue and growth targets. Flexibility to attend priority project meetings and industry events is expected.

Key Responsibilities

Meet and exceed assigned revenue and growth goals.
Develop, plan, and execute sales and marketing strategies for A&D, end‑user, and dealer accounts.
Maintain account strategies aimed at retention, penetration, and targeted share gains within priority segments.
Establish, strengthen, and maintain relationships at all levels of A&D accounts.
Establish, strengthen, and maintain relationships at all levels of end‑user accounts.
Promote the Milliken brand in the marketplace and support dealer channel strategies to maximize coverage.
Manage day‑to‑day account activities and customer needs with timely follow‑through.
Identify winnable projects and maintain a healthy, prioritized pipeline.
Participate in industry organizations (e.g., IIDA, IFMA) to expand relationships and visibility.

Ideal Profile

Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.).
3+ years of direct sales experience or A&D background; knowledge of the contract carpet industry preferred.
Located in Seattle, WA; ability to travel up to 20% within and outside the territory.
Strong listening, communication, and presentation skills; comfortable with public speaking and scripting presentations.
Demonstrated success engaging the A&D community and specifying products for complex projects.
Evidence of strategic relationships with key decision makers; big‑picture orientation with strong prioritization skills.
Self‑starter comfortable working from a home office with limited supervision; strong execution management.
Professional presence and interpersonal skills; able to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Understanding of the design process and effective use of tools such as social media, PowerPoint, and CRM platforms.
Ability to lift and move flooring materials up to 40 lbs; collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.

Compensation And Location

Compensation includes a recoverable draw against commission, with an annual draw range of $70,846–$113,354 USD. Exact draw depends on factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. The role is also eligible for a commission‑based incentive program, with potential earnings above the draw based on individual performance and company results. The position is based in Seattle, WA, with travel up to 20% and flexibility to support priority projects and events.

How To Apply

Submit your application through Milliken’s careers page for the Commercial Account Manager — Seattle, WA opening.

Conclusion

Experienced in contract sales and the A&D ecosystem? This opportunity lets you build market share with a respected flooring brand in a dynamic region. If your background aligns, apply to take ownership of a high‑impact territory.

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