Global A&D Partnerships Director

Knoll Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NaughtOne, part of MillerKnoll, seeks a Head of Global A&D Relationships to position the brand within Architecture & Design, building strong emotional connections and driving specification growth worldwide. You will champion the brand story, design credentials, sustainability commitments, and superior customer experience to influence project outcomes.

Based in London with travel expected 5–6 times per year, you will lead a global engagement strategy, deepen partnerships with top design

Responsibilities

• Establish NaughtOne as the most desired and specified ancillary furniture brand within the global Architecture & Design community.
• Cultivate influential relationships that create lasting emotional connections to NaughtOne, strengthening loyalty, advocacy, and brand preference.
• Elevate NaughtOne's visibility, relevance, and influence across strategic design practices, workplace consultants, and industry leaders.
• Ensure NaughtOne remains the first brand considered throughout the design and specification journey, from concept creation through to project delivery.
• Reignite affinity for the brand by inspiring architects and designers to rediscover what makes NaughtOne distinctive, innovative, and indispensable.
• Develop and execute a global A&D engagement strategy that drives specification growth, market influence, and long-term commercial success.
• Build a highly engaged community of advocates who view NaughtOne as a trusted design partner and thought leader, rather than solely a furniture manufacturer.
• Leverage strategic relationships, industry insight, and market intelligence to identify emerging opportunities and strengthen NaughtOne's competitive advantage.
• Develop and deepen relationships with leading design firms, including TP Bennett, Gensler, HLW, Sheppard Robson, Perkins & Will, M Moser, and other influential global practices.
• Partner closely with Global Account Manager and Global Territory Sales Managers to maximise specification opportunities, project wins, and conversion rates.
• Act as the global ambassador for the NaughtOne brand, championing its design ethos, sustainability commitments, craftsmanship, and customer experience.

Job description

NaughtOne, part of MillerKnoll, seeks a Head of Global A&D Relationships to position the brand within Architecture & Design, building strong emotional connections and driving specification growth worldwide. You will champion the brand story, design credentials, sustainability commitments, and superior customer experience to influence project outcomes.

Based in London with travel expected 5–6 times per year, you will lead a global engagement strategy, deepen partnerships with top design