Knoll Area Sales Manager Retail

MillerKnoll; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Knoll Inc. is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the Retail sector based in Paris. The role involves managing a network of distributors, driving sales performance, and ensuring compliance with the brand's standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in a similar role and a passion for design and architecture.

The position requires fluency in French and professional English, with frequent travel expected within the assigned territory. Competitive compensation includes a fixed salary and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifikationen

• 10 years of experience in managing a premium distribution network.
• Fluency in French and professional level of English.
• Ability to engage and motivate partner teams.

Aufgaben

• Manage a network of approximately 30 distributors.
• Drive sales performance and achieve revenue targets.
• Implement retail strategy within your territory.

Kenntnisse

Passionate about design and architecture

Interpersonal and communication skills

Results-oriented

Ausbildung

Background in design or interior architecture

Jobbeschreibung

## Knoll Area Sales Manager RetailAnsøglocations: FR - Paristime type: Full timeposted on: Slået op i dagjob requisition id: JR109201**Why join us?**Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.**About this opportunity:**Reporting to the Head of Retail France, you will act as a true Brand Ambassador and be responsible for managing a network of approximately 30 distributors. Your role covers all aspects of business development, including showroom presentation, product selection, architect outreach, social media communication, events, and sales growth.**Responsibilities:*** Building strong relationships with distributors through regular visits and ongoing support.* Driving sales performance and achieving revenue and brand development targets.* Working with retailers’ internal team to select and optimize product displays in showrooms.* Ensuring compliance with Knoll's visual identity and premium brand standards.* Implementing the retail strategy within your territory and supporting new openings or showroom transformation projects.* Training sales teams and promoting the brand to architects and design professionals.* Monitoring business performance and implementing action plans in collaboration with management.* Promoting a premium customer experience and consultative sales approach throughout the distributor network.**Candidate Profile*** Passionate about design and architecture.* Minimum 10 years of experience in managing a premium distribution network or selling contemporary furniture within a showroom environment.* A background in design, interior architecture, or a related field would be a strong advantage.* Self-motivated, autonomous, and results-oriented.* Proactive and able to identify opportunities for business growth.* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate partner teams.* Comfortable working within an international brand environment and collaborating with experienced teams.* Fluency in French* Professional level of English required, additional language would be a strong plus.**Location & Compensation:*** Position based in Paris.* Frequent weekly travel within the assigned territory. 50 to 60% Travel time.* Competitive compensation package including a fixed salary and performance-based bonus.**Who We Hire?**Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers\[e-mail].