Design and Sales Coordinator - Mid Atlantic Sales

KI; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness perks

Education support

Full benefits

Job summary

KI seeks a Design and Sales Coordinator to support its Mid Atlantic sales team. The fully remote role assists KI designers, sales reps, dealers, architects, and customers in obtaining product specifications.

Ideal candidates reside in Maryland or DC Metro area with coverage across MD, DC, and Northern VA, and rare travel to Richmond. Responsibilities include space planning, design assistance, converting designs to quotes, sample processing, event coordination, and design center operations.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, drafting, interior design, architectural design, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A professional design credential is strongly recommended.
• Auto CAD/CET proficiency, rendering skills, spatial awareness, and reading 2D prints / understanding 3D geometry.
• Microsoft Office and Salesforce knowledge is preferred.
• Strong organization, time management, communication, customer service, technology, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Space planning and design assistance, converting designs to quotes, finish sample processing.
• Product sample management and design center operations.
• Sales meeting coordination and support for designers, reps, dealers, and customers.
• Provide responsive communication and accurate follow-through throughout the sales cycle.

Skills

Space planning

Interior design

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Reading 2D prints / 3D geometry

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, drafting, interior design, architectural design, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

CET/CAD

Espec

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs - including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Design and Sales Coordinator to work with our Mid Atlantic sales team.

This fully remote role will provide support to KI designers, sales reps, dealers, Architects and Designers and customers to help obtain specifications for KI products. The ideal location for this individual to reside is in Maryland or the DC Metro area and will provide coverage in Maryland, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia with rare travel down to Richmond.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include space planning and design assistance, converting designs to quote estimates, finish sample processing, product sample management, customer and A&D event coordination, inspiration and design center operations and sales meeting coordination. This role requires working knowledge of CET/CAD, and Espec applications, space-planning, interior design, and related design support as assigned. Broad product knowledge, responsive communication, and accurate follow-through are essential to delivering exemplary customer service throughout the sales cycle.

What you Need to Succeed

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, drafting, interior design, architectural design, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A professional design credential is strongly recommended.
• Auto CAD/CET proficiency, rendering skills, spatial awareness, and the ability to read 2D prints and understand 3D geometry are required when performing assigned design responsibilities.
• Microsoft Office and Salesforce knowledge is preferred.
• Strong organization, time management, communication, customer service, technology, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

What KI Offers You

Ownership

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be a part-owner of the company!

Health & Wellness

• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision InsuranceFuture Planning:

Future Planning

• 401(k) Plan with Company MatchTime Off:

Time Off

• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and HolidaysWellness Perks:

Wellness Perks

• Fitness reimbursement programsDiscounts:

Discounts

• Special pricing on company productsEducation:

Education

• Support for degree programs and certificationsFull Benefits:

Full Benefits

• Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and anEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.