Account Manager, Regional-Education

Steelcase Inc. • Puyallup, WA

55d • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you thrive on building relationships and shaping learning environments? Are you passionate about driving growth in education markets and partnering with schools, universities, and dealers to make an impact? Do you enjoy leading initiatives that combine business development with meaningful work in education? Helping You Thrive By: Offering competitive wages and benefits that support your life both in and out of work Providing a flexible hybrid work schedule, with the office as your primary workplace balanced with choice and control Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard, and valued - and living it out every day Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment Why People Choose to Work with Us At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe work can bring meaning and purpose to lives. We support employees in all aspects of life and make a positive impact through our work and communities. Doing better for people and planet Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens. Steelcase provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at [email protected].

Requirements

• 5+ years of dealer or commercial furniture industry experience
• Strong network and familiarity with industry processes
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steelcase will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role

Nice To Haves

• Experience in education (higher ed or K-12) and additional dealer background
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including presentations
• Ability to manage complex projects and navigate decision-making processes
• Consultative selling approach and strategic thinking
• Creativity in developing new solutions and approaches

Responsibilities

• Leading education strategy for the region and aligning priorities across the team
• Building strong partnerships with local dealers to execute go-to-market strategies
• Developing new business opportunities in higher education and K-12 segments
• Growing share within existing accounts through consultative selling and relationship management
• Collaborating with internal teams and dealer partners to create clarity on account plans and opportunities
• Driving brand awareness by delivering Steelcase Learning insights to clients and influencers
• Managing complex projects and longer selling cycles involving multiple stakeholders

Benefits

• competitive wages and benefits that support your life both in and out of work
• flexible hybrid work schedule, with the office as your primary workplace balanced with choice and control
• continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill
• culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard, and valued - and living it out every day
• Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees