Design Engagement Manager for Architects & Designers

Fisher & Paykel Appliances; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discounts on Fisher & P

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Appliances in Auckland is seeking a Design Development Manager to build lasting relationships with architects, designers and specifiers, turning brand storytelling into ongoing specification. You’ll work with our Experience Centre team, NZ commercial and marketing teams, and global colleagues to deliver a world-class experience at every touchpoint.

You’ll bring 5+ years in design/build industries, a strong network, and fluency in storytelling and design presentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in appliance, building or design industry focusing on design, project management, or sales and marketing.
• Proven network of architects/designers and examples of influencing specifications.
• Confident communicator and storyteller; reads floor plans and discusses design intent.
• Self-directed and organized with ability to plan across multiple accounts.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; comfortable with social media.

Responsibilities

• Grow and nurture a reliable network of specifiers, designers and architects, building trusted partnerships that lead to specification.
• Elevate the design community’s perception of our brand’s luxury positioning, serving as the first window into what our brand and products offer; plan and deliver engagement for key accounts.
• Host and attend designer events and Experience Centre experiences that bring our brand and products to life.
• Deliver product training and presentations that connect design, function and brand.
• Advise on appliance selection, placement and assets; ensure specifiers have accurate information.
• Track progress with monthly scorecards; report on key accounts to local and global teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to deliver for specifiers.
• Keep up with industry, competitor and design trends.
• Understand local market needs and partner with Commercial team to influence projects.

Skills

Relationship building

Storytelling

Verbal communication

Strategic planning

Design presentation

Education

B.Des. or equivalent in Design/Marketing/Business

AKBD/CKD credential (bonus)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Fisher & Paykel Appliances in Auckland is seeking a Design Development Manager to build lasting relationships with architects, designers and specifiers, turning brand storytelling into ongoing specification. You’ll work with our Experience Centre team, NZ commercial and marketing teams, and global colleagues to deliver a world-class experience at every touchpoint.

You’ll bring 5+ years in design/build industries, a strong network, and fluency in storytelling and design presentation.