A&D Engagement Manager

livecookintable®; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to executives

Global sourcing network

Industry events exposure

Job summary

MEC2 seeks a passionate contract furniture sales pro to strengthen relationships with architects, interior designers, and specifiers across North America.

You will present MEC2 collections, drive specifications for hospitality and commercial projects, travel nationwide, and represent MEC2 at design events and trade shows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in contract furniture, hospitality furniture, architecture, interior design, or spec-focused sales.
• Strong network within the A&D community.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with architects, interior designers, hospitality consultants, and specifiers.
• Introduce and present furniture collections, materials, finishes, and custom capabilities.
• Drive product specifications for hospitality and commercial projects.
• Support designers from concept development through project completion.
• Represent MEC2 at design events, trade shows, and industry gatherings.
• Identify market opportunities and emerging design trends.

Skills

A&D network

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

MEC2 is looking for a passionate and well-connected professional to strengthen our relationships within the architecture and design community across North America.

We create dining chairs, lounge seating, outdoor furniture, tables, and custom hospitality solutions for restaurants, resorts, senior living, workplace dining, and commercial interiors.

This role is focused on building trust, inspiring designers, and helping create exceptional spaces.

What You'll Do

• Develop relationships with architects, interior designers, hospitality consultants, and specifiers.
• Introduce and present furniture collections, materials, finishes, and custom capabilities.
• Drive product specifications for hospitality and commercial projects.
• Support designers from concept development through project completion.
• Represent MEC2 at design events, trade shows, and industry gatherings.
• Identify market opportunities and emerging design trends.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in contract furniture, hospitality furniture, architecture, interior design, or specification-focused sales.
• Strong network within the A'&D (Architecture & Design) community.
• Passion for furniture, hospitality, and design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to travel throughout the U.S.

Why MEC2?

• Direct access to executive leadership and decision-makers.
• Opportunity to shape the growth of an ambitious international furniture brand.
• Global sourcing and manufacturing platform across Europe and Asia.
• Work on inspiring hospitality, restaurant, and commercial projects.
• Freedom to build meaningful industry relationships and make a visible impact.

About MEC2

MEC2 develops and delivers furniture solutions for hospitality, foodservice, workplace dining, and commercial environments worldwide.

Our mission is simple: To create furniture that brings people together and helps designers create memorable experiences.