Design Strategist

Continua Interiors; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facility

EOS methodology training

Quarterly all-hands

Community service opportunities

Company social hours

Job summary

Continua Interiors is seeking a proven interior design professional to support the Midwest market from its Rockford, IL base. The role focuses on applying workplace design knowledge, product solutions, and strategic proposals to win new business while delivering exceptional customer service.

You will collaborate with sales, design, and vendors, manage multiple projects, and stay current on new product introductions. Travel locally and occasionally out of state is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in interior commercial construction/design
• Experience presenting solutions to clients and managing proposals
• Ability to work with teams to win new business and meet deadlines
• Proficient with CAD/design software and office tools
• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally out of state

Responsibilities

• Participate in a “refuse to lose” strategy with the sales team to win new business.
• Assist in the sales process as lead or support where needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service and workplace design expertise for Continua customers.
• Develop budgets, RFPs and RFIs.
• Support workplace strategy using Continua products and solutions.
• Respond promptly to internal and external inquiries to keep the sales cycle on track.
• Transition projects to sales and design teams smoothly.
• Stay current on new product introductions and knowledge.
• Produce high quality plans, renderings, and reports.

Skills

3+ years of industry experience

Strong knowledge of interior design/ed

Prior experience winning new business

Multitasking and prioritization

Excellent communication

Tools

AutoCAD

CET

CAP

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Base Pay Range$60,000.00/yr - $81,000.00/yr

Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio‑visual solutions, Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest. Continua places great importance on fostering a supportive work environment that values culture, community, and connection with both team members and clients. We are not just a company; we are a movement, reshaping the dealer landscape across the Midwest.

Our Core Values

• Strive To Be Great
• Do Hard Things
• Stronger Together
• Own It

Accountabilities

• Product Application Expert
• Customer Experience
• Strategy with Sales
• Design
• Win New Business

What You'll Be Doing

• Participate in a “refuse to lose” strategy, partnering with the sales team to win new business.
• Assist in the sales process, serving as a lead role in some instances and a supporting role in others.
• Provide exceptional customer service, workplace design, workplace knowledge and creative application of space for all Continua customers and prospective customers.
• Develop budget, RFP and RFI responses.
• Aid in customers’ workplace strategy by using Continua product solutions and typical development.
• Respond quickly to internal and external customers for all needs and inquiries to keep the sales cycle on track.
• Successfully transition new projects to sales team and designers.
• Stay up to date on new product introductions, research, and knowledge.
• Produce high quality work in the form of plans, renderings, reports, etc.

What You Should Have

• 3+ years of industry experience
• Requires local travel for in‑person customer meetings and occasional out of state travel for learning opportunities
• Strong knowledge of interior commercial construction, architecture, design, real estate, and contract furnishings.
• In‑depth product knowledge and application, including experience with Herman Miller and Knoll products.
• Enthusiasm for winning new business.
• Understanding of strategic proposal management and presentation of solutions to customers.
• Ability to work with our influencers and customers to meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills, and willingness to grow and invest in strong relationships with customers.
• Team collaboration skills; ability to take multiple opinions into account in a rapidly changing environment.
• Understanding of value engineering to keep pricing competitive.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, CET, CAP, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial furniture industry software; willingness to learn new systems.
• Maintain relevant industry certifications.
• Build and nurture relationships with vendors and industry partners.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position may require travel between offices, jobsites, and/or client locations, which may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, lifting light luggage, and adapting to different time zones.

What We Bring to the Table

• A State‑of‑the‑Art Facility with incredible technology throughout and a multitude of work spaces at your disposal
• Use the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement.
• Quarterly All Company Meetings
• Community Service opportunities
• Company social hours
• Ability to use your talents and strengths to make a positive impact

Compensation and Benefits

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