Architecture + Design Manager

Steelcase- New England
Preferred Years of Experience: 8-11
Area of Focus: Representing the full Steelcase portfolio in its entirety while partnering with designers and architects to support their projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As the Architecture & Design Manager (ADM) you are responsible for representing the Steelcase portfolio in its entirety while partnering with designers and architects to support their projects. In addition to working with the design community, you will simultaneously be working alongside our local dealers, establishing close partnerships as you strategize on a shared approach to the market. While representing our vast portfolio of product, you will also develop a deep understanding of current workplace issues and trends across multiple industries to become a resource to the clients you support in the ever-evolving workplace. This role is based in the Boston market and travel will primarily be within this area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• You are innately curious and demonstrate an understanding of and passion for client and customer issues.

• Personal success motivates you, and you also find satisfaction in helping others succeed and creating innovative solutions within a collaborative team environment.

• Have strong relationship skills, relationship maturity and the confidence to develop relationships at all levels within design and architecture firms. 

• Are self-motivated, well-adapted and results oriented.  

• Have developed dynamic communication skills including presentation, written and verbal. 

• Have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to receive coaching and conduct personal reflection.

• Have a high level of organizational and management skills necessary for coordinating complex projects, working with teams, and executing on short- and long-term goals.

• Are able to juggle an in-person, virtual, and social media presence within the design community.

• Are inventive and enjoy coming up with new approaches to old problems.

• Are skilled at transitioning relationships to business opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

This is a field sales role within a distributed team that typically requires 5+ years of professional experience. Ideally, you will have experience selling to or working within the design community with broad exposure and understanding of the design process. Existing relationships with the local design community are a plus. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. 

HOW TO APPLY

Visit: https://careers.steelcase.com/external/FolderDetail/ADM-Boston/5957