COR - Ancillary Specialist

Preferred years of experience: 4-7

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Interior Design Backround

• Broad based knowledge of freestanding furniture products

• Ability to work with entire sales and design team

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the central source for all ancillary product knowledge

• Ability to understand A+D firm’s mood boards or BOD and translate that into product solutions

• Develop and maintain database of ancillary product lines including information on price points, lead time, materiality, LEED qualifications, freight costs, support in the marketplace

• Provide solution options for sales teams to pursue for all ancillary focused projects and bids

• Continuously update knowledge base by attending Neocon, ICFF, BDNY, HCD and visiting furniture showrooms

• Build a virtual library of ancillary solutions that can be accessed by all of COR

• Help promote the service to A&D as a value-add

• Drive volume to COR’s key manufacturer partners

• Help boost the MillerKnoll wallet spend

• Create a Scout Board template to be used for all RFP responses

• Develop and maintain strong relationship with key reps and rep organizations

• Assist with COM recommendations and application

• Other duties as required. These responsibilities are not designed to cover all responsibilities required of the employee. All duties and responsibilities may change at the discretion of Creative Office Resources at any time with or without notice.

SKILLS & EDUCATION

• 4-year degree, concentration in Marketing or Business preferred

• 1-5 years of work experience – industry experience extremely helpful

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide range of people within and outside of COR

• Must be able to read, write, interpret and communicate fluently in English

• Writing skills must be sufficient to compose and edit a variety of documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation with the ability to pay close attention to detail and proofread work carefully

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite with ability to learn and use new computer programs/applications

• Good organizational, time management, customer service and problem-solving skills:

• Ability to work accurately to meet deadlines by adapting to changes in work environment, work assignments, and/or changes in priorities in a flexible way by working from your own initiative and/or following direction, policies, or procedures

• Use analytical and decision-making skills to offer options and resolve problems in a variety of contexts

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team ensuring efficiency of projects from start to finish

• Ability to read and understand floor plans and other related technical drawings

• Exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment and discretion in handling confidential materials and matters as well as highly complex sales challenges
  Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  Work Environment:

• Work performed in fast-paced office environment daily with visits to various sites including warehouse, construction sites, client sites and offices

• Strong design background with Ancillary focus is necessary

Instructions on where/how to apply: https://www.creativeofficeresources.com/about/join-our-team