Planning and Application Specialist (Contract)

Teknion; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in office furniture manufacturing seeks a Planning and Application Specialist to enhance their marketing efforts and support their sales team. This pivotal role involves developing space planning assets and comprehensive training materials, requiring a strong background in interior design or industrial design. Join a dynamic team in a creative environment while enjoying excellent benefits and corporate perks.

Benefits

Company Paid benefits

Group RRSP plan

Pension Plan

Excellent work environment and culture

Corporate perks and discounts year round

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years proven industry planning experience.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in relevant software.
• Mid-Senior level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop Space Planning and Furniture Application assets for sales.
• Maintain knowledge of office furniture planning principles.
• Prepare Application Guides with product descriptions and planning tips.

Skills

Analytical

Strategic Thinking

Detail Oriented

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

College or University Degree in Interior Design

Industrial Design or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Product Specification software (20/20 or Project Matrix)

Visualization software (SketchUp, Keyshot, or 3d Studio Max)

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The Planning and Application Specialist is responsible for the development of Space Planning and Furniture Application assets that will provide the sales organization with the knowledge they require to effectively sell our portfolio of products worldwide.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

• Maintain a good working knowledge of office furniture planning principles and industry trends and standards
• Develop a full understanding of the unique features of Teknion's furniture portfolio to assist in providing space planning expertise
• Space plan optimal thought starter layouts to be used in Product Application Guides, on the thought starter Planning Tool and in Application Training materials
• Prepare content for Application Guides including product descriptions, planning tips, restrictions, best practices and value engineering
• in collaboration with our Industrial Designers, incorporate their research into Product Application and Training content
• in collaboration with Product Managers, develop content for Product Animations, Floorplan Walkthroughs, Furniture
• Planning Videos etc. that focus on the inspiration and features of products, how to space plan with new and existing products and on blending with other products in the Teknion portfolio
• Provide space planning and Interior Design product knowledge as it applies to the creation of workstations, mockups and branded photoshoots, etc.
• provide specification training to Dealer Specifiers, Interior Designers, Sales Reps and Internal Trainers on new products
• Contribute to the creation of yearly Knowledge pieces through the preparation of furniture layouts

What skills and experience do you need to succeed?

• College or University Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design or related
• Minimum 2 years proven industry planning experience
• Analytical, strategic thinking and detail oriented
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills, Product Specification software (20/20 or Project Matrix), AutoCAD, visualization software such as SketchUp, Keyshot or 3d Studio Max
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

Why should you grow with us?

• Company Paid benefits
• Group RRSP plan
• Pension Plan
• Excellent work environment and culture
• Corporate perks and discounts year round
• Our People

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Product Management, and Marketing

• Industries

  Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing and Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing

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