Steelcase is hiring: Architecture and Design Manager in Silver Spring

Description

We are hiring an Architecture and Design Manager to represent the Steelcase ancillary portfolio and open-line partner brands in the greater Washington D.

C. market. This sales role will partner closely with interior design professionals to increase awareness and specifications of our wide portfolio of product through education and support, along with the ability to develop cutting edge applications through Revit.

You will partner with furniture dealers to make it easy to position our portfolio through training, brand experiences, and exposure to new specification tools.

This role will work in a collaborative team-based selling environment alongside other Architecture and Design Managers and be based out of our Washington DC Worklife Center.

What you will be doing :

• Develop close relationships with designers and design firms at multiple levels to uncover new opportunities for the Steelcase and partner brands Ancillary portfolio.
• You will develop a deep understanding of the current workplace issues and trends across multiple industries and how Ancillary plays a fundamental role to become a resource to the clients and firms you support.
• Leverage Steelcase research and product to educate and inform design firms of trends and shifts related to people and place.
• Foster a strong partnership with our local dealers on design community marketing and branding strategies.
• Engage with the regional Steelcase team to bring in additional insights and perspectives when beneficial.

Who You Are :

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Experience selling to or working within a design firm or dealer design department
• Proficiency in Revit and / or CET

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Passion for design and furniture
• Written Communication Skills

Who We Are :

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us :

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees.

We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

What Matters to Us :

More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community.

We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships.

We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at [email protected] .

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.

Steelcase is a MVAA- Silver Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess.

We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.

Please see our Working at Steelcase Document for more detailed benefits and compensation information.

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