Strategic Design Partnerships Lead

MillerKnoll; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Equity awards

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking a Strategic Relationship Executive in San Francisco to cultivate relationships with architects, designers and developers and turn influence into specifications and sales.

You will educate design professionals about MillerKnoll products, manage CRM forecasts, and coordinate with internal teams to unlock opportunities in a fast‑moving market. Travel may be required, with a focus on strategic accounts and long‑term partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years interior design or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years direct selling experience.
• Ability to network with A&D, Real Estate, Project Management and design influencers.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategy to drive preference/specification with key influencer communities.
• Educate communities about MillerKnoll products and address customer business needs.
• Serve as the primary contact in your market for these communities.
• Maintain Salesforce (CRM) data and forecast sales by account and product line.
• Support pilots and collaborate with Marketing and Customer Care to enable opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration

Job description

MillerKnoll is seeking a Strategic Relationship Executive in San Francisco to cultivate relationships with architects, designers and developers and turn influence into specifications and sales.

You will educate design professionals about MillerKnoll products, manage CRM forecasts, and coordinate with internal teams to unlock opportunities in a fast‑moving market. Travel may be required, with a focus on strategic accounts and long‑term partnerships.