Design Strategist- Chicago, IL
Kimball International, Inc.
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time
High Level Purpose of the Role :
Partners with the Sales & Marketing teams to develop and implement interior design and specification needed to support the strategic objectives of generating sales growth with field sales and dealers.
Roles & Responsibilities :
- Support the sales team in their efforts to increase product sales.
- Attend client meetings for strategic accounts either via live or Web Based. Attend mock up presentation and join showroom tours as needed
- Make introductions to A&D firms
- Supply A&D firms with Revit symbols as needed to complete their projects
- Works with various departments within the organization to ensure completion of product typicals on schedule and with committed content.
- Be comfortable with live design, to showcase capabilities and come to design solutions more efficiently. Lead co.creation sessions while using a design thinking mindset.
- Assists with identifying and communicating best practices and key learnings on application, positioning, and timeline of new products to Design Strategist team.
- Coach sales team, dealers, and outsource specifiers on product integration, application & technical capability to effectively specify full line of products.
- Create and share typicals for MRL integration and website typical library development and improvement
- Offering training support to dealers in addition to Kimball Univ, including but not limited to : product knowledge, specification clarity, CET use and adoption and Elevate.
- Provide high quality renderings
- Participate in events such as NeoCon and Healthcare design as requested
- Be an active member on the CET Beta test team, providing testing and valuable feedback to its continued development
Skills to Perform This Role :
Work / Educational Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Interior Design
- 5+ years Interior Design experience
- Office furniture specification experience, specifically systems & open plan / benching products
- NCIDQ; LEED; EDAC (preferred but not required)
Technical Skills
- Configura CET spec systems
- AutoCAD 3D Max, Revit and Sketch Up Knowledge (preferred)
- In-depth product knowledge of full Kimball portfolio.
- Ability to determine the optimal product application & integration of products into a complete design solution.
- Interior Design space planning and codes
- Learns & reinforces the use of new technologies related to the entire sales process (ie. Revit)
- Strength using Excel, PowerPoint, & Word
Leadership Skills
- Creative problem solving skills
- Asks probing questions to ensure common understanding
- Self starter, pursues information to drive results
- Shares spec and project execution tips with nationwide group of Product Application Specialists.
- Ability to lead and / or co-lead a project
- Assists in facilitating their team to meet deadlines
- Provides coaching & feedback to improve results
- Ability to facilitate conflict resolution
- Seeks out personal development opportunities
Interpersonal Skills
- Collaborative team player helping grow sales
- Easily develops rapport and trust
- Understands & anticipates customer concerns
- High degree of emotional intelligence
- Ability to be the consultative role with various audiences to understand needs.
- Ability to facilitate to a common understanding for product desired : standard, modifications, or custom
Communication & Presentation Skills
- Excellent verbal, written & listening skills
- Presents effectively to small groups
- Adjusts communication & style for target audience
- Prepared with objectives & anticipates questions
12 days ago