Design Development Manager

Fisher-; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Fisher & Paykel and Haier

Development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel in Auckland is seeking a Design Development Manager to build lasting relationships with architects, designers and specifiers who shape premium homes. You will drive design-led conversations and translate relationships into ongoing specification of Fisher & Paykel products.

You will nurture a trusted network, elevate the brand’s luxury positioning, and deliver product trainings and presentations that connect design, function and brand across regional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in appliance, building or design industry with evidence of influencing specifications.
• Credible in the design community with a portfolio of accounts or projects.
• Strong storytelling and communication to articulate design intent.

Responsibilities

• Grow and nurture a network of specifiers, designers and architects.
• Elevate brand luxury positioning through design engagement.
• Deliver product training and presentations connecting design, function and brand.
• Plan and deliver engagement for key accounts and events.
• Collaborate across teams to influence projects and specifications.

Skills

Design industry experience

Project management

Sales & marketing

Strong communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Design/Marketing/Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

The RoleFisher & Paykel is an iconic New Zealand brand, a global company with a strong local heritage. Our origins inspire a culture of curiosity and passion for developing solutions designed around people. That's what makes us unique.We're driven by our values of being trusted, sustainably minded, innovative, generous and curious. We take a collaborative approach, and all ideas are heard, evaluated and tested against our leading goal: to be the world's most human-centred appliance brand.We're looking for a Design Development Manager to build lasting relationships with the architects, designers and specifiers who shape the world's most beautiful homes. You'll hold design-led conversations grounded in brand storytelling and turn trusted relationships into ongoing specification of Fisher & Paykel.Based in Auckland, you'll work with our Experience Centre team, New Zealand commercial and marketing teams and marketing teams and lobal colleagues to deliver a world-class experience at every touchpoint with architects, interior designers and specifiers. It's a role for someone who is credible in the design community, plans with purpose and loves growing a network.What you'll doGrow and nurture a reliable network of specifiers, designers and architects, building trusted partnerships that lead to specificationElevate the design community’s perception of our brand’s luxury positioning, serving as the first window into the world of what our brand and products have to offer. Plan and deliver engagement for your key accounts, in line with our global Design Engagement strategyHost and attend designer events and Experience Centre experiences that bring our brand and products to lifeDeliver product training and presentations that connect design, function and brandAdvise on appliance selection, placement and configuration, and make sure specifiers have accurate product information and assetsTrack progress with monthly scorecards, and report on key accounts to local and global teamsWork with colleagues across the business to deliver for specifiersKeep across industry, competitor and design trendsUnderstand the local market needs and partner with our Commercial team to influence the right projects.The role sits within Global Marketing, with functional alignment to Design Engagement. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, with some travel within Auckland, occasional trips around the regions to connect with the industry, and some evening and weekend events.About youYou have a proven track record (typically 5+ years) in the appliance, building or design industry, in design, project management, or sales and marketing. You can show us a trusted network of architects and designers, real examples of influencing what gets specified, and a portfolio of accounts or projects you've planned and delivered. You're a confident, warm communicator and storyteller who presents well in small and large settings. You read floor plans and elevations, and speak credibly about design intent and appliance selection, placement and configuration.You're self-directed and organised, with strong commercial sense and the ability to plan and deliver across multiple accounts.You're skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, and comfortable with social media.A tertiary qualification in Design (e.g. Interior, Architectural or Product), Marketing or Business is preferred. Design credentials (e.g. AKBD, CKD) are a bonusWhat we offerA competitive salary, ongoing development and real room to grow, in a global company headquartered in New Zealand. You'll also enjoy generous discounts across Fisher & Paykel and Haier products.Ready to apply?Send us your CV and a short cover letter on what draws you to design and to Fisher & Paykel.#LI-Hybrid#LI-CU1Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.