Design and Sales Coordinator - Mid Atlantic Sales

KI•Washington, DC

15d•Remote

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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, and the ability to read 2D prints and understand 3D geometry are required when performing assigned design responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

A professional design credential is strongly recommended.
Microsoft Office and Salesforce knowledge is preferred.
Strong organization, time management, communication, customer service, technology, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.