Design and Sales Coordinator - Mid Atlantic Sales

KI; Virginia; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health & Wellness insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Wellness reimbursement programs

Discounts on KI products

Education support for degrees/certifc.

Life insurance & disability coverage

Job summary

KI is seeking a Design and Sales Coordinator to support the Mid Atlantic sales team. This fully remote role will assist KI designers, sales reps, dealers, Architects and Designers and customers to obtain specifications for KI products.

Ideal resident: Maryland or DC Metro area; coverage in MD, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia with rare travel to Richmond. Responsibilities include space planning, generating quotes, sample management, event coordination, design center operations and sales

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Space planning and design assistance.
• Converting designs to quote estimates.
• Finish sample processing and product sample management.
• Customer and A&D event coordination.
• Inspiration and design center operations and sales meeting coordination.

Skills

Space planning

CAD/Espec knowledge

2D/3D geometry reading

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in drafting

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in interior design

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in architectural design

Tools

Auto CAD/CET

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 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 Insurance
• Future Planning: 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Time Off: Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
• Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement programs
• Discounts: Special pricing on company products
• Education: Support for degree programs and certifications
• Full Benefits: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and anEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.