Architect & Design Development Manager

Miele; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Miele Canada, a family-owned leader in high-quality appliances, as a Design Manager. In this role, you will enhance brand visibility and drive exceptional sales through strategic marketing and partnerships with leading interdisciplinary firms. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on growth and excellence, backed by a robust benefits package.

Benefits

100% Company Paid Benefit Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Health Spending Account

Employee Discounts on Products

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in outside sales of luxury brands preferred.
• Experience in interior or kitchen design is ideal.
• Valid Driver’s License and flexibility for travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase brand recognition.
• Engage with A&D firms and deliver presentations to professionals.
• Track leads and monitor performance metrics.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Presentation Skills

Client Engagement

Leadership

Problem Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School or GED

Tools

MS Office

CRM

Job description

Make your career an amazing journey” with Miele Canada

Since 1899, Miele has remained a family-owned appliance business, designing and manufacturing high quality residential and professional appliances. Miele entered the Canadian market in 1989 and has been on a steady path of growth ever since.

Our company philosophy of Immer Besser (Forever Better) emphasizes our desire to provide a working environment that fosters personal and professional growth and allows our employees to enhance their skills and take their careers to the next level.

Miele recognizes that competitive compensation is a cornerstone for recruiting and retaining employees.

Why Join Miele

Miele offers great job growth and training / carer development opportunities with market total compensation package to include :

100% Company Paid Benefit Plan, Life Insurance, Disability and a Health Spending Account.

DPSP’s – Company contributes 6% of salary – no employee matching required.

Employee discounts on products,

Great working conditions and other incentives to attract and retain great talent like you.

About the Role

The Design Manager will develop and execute marketing strategies to increase brand recognition and sales. This individual will focus on developing and expanding partnerships with architect and design firms specializing in residential, professional and multi-residential projects. They will lead impactful sales initiatives, marketing campaigns, and engagement events, inspiring industry professionals and fostering meaningful connections to drive exceptional sales growth.

What You Will Do

Essential Functions

• Active interaction with A&D firms, provide on-demand responses to meet their high pace demands
• Deliver engaging presentations to professionals within architectural and design firms, and developers
• Provide specialist support in product training, installation applications, and education of new and existing products and services
• Organize and drive partner engagement with multiple event types, internal and external
• Drives prospect lead generation to support all Miele business channels (retail, multi-residential and professional)
• Results-driven approach to new business development & maintaining existing valued relationships
• Develop tailored product proposals and manage quote generation
• Track leads, quotes, and conversion rates to monitor performance metrics.
• Supports and implements marketing plans, promotions and new product launches
• Offer comprehensive after-sales support to ensure client satisfaction
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience in outside sales of luxury brand preferred
• Experience or insight with interior design or kitchen design is ideal
• High School or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proven history of increasing sales and revenue
• Ability to develop sales strategies and use performance KPIs
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with CRM is a plus
• Organizational and leadership ability
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as demonstrated presentation and problem resolution skills
• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, evenings, occasional weekends.
• Most travel is by car, although some air travel may be required
• Valid Driver’s License

Make a positive change and apply to Miele today!