Design Strategist

The ideal candidate will be located in the Eastern Time Zone to support projects in these markets. 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 cocreation 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 FMDD 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 The ideal candidate will be located in the Eastern Time Zone to support projects in these markets. Bachelors Degree in Interior Design, preferred 5+ years Interior Design experience, required Office furniture specification experience, required Configura CET spec systems, required AutoCAD 3D Max, Revit and Sketch Up Knowledge, preferred NCIDQ; LEED; EDAC, preferred