Furniture Specialist

Innovative Office Solutions LLC • Minneapolis, MN

6d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Furniture Specialist leads complex furniture projects for Innovative Office Solutions, using creativity and problem-solving to identify beneficial solutions for customers and coordinate internal resources to develop successful outcomes. The role works closely with customer teams to understand business issues that affect furniture decisions and discusses industry trends and their impact on space utilization and design. The specialist builds relationships within design and real estate communities, adapts recommendations to clients’ preferences and culture, and collaborates with internal teams and manufacturers on communications and presentations. The role may also handle small design requests and one-off quotes and develops expertise in growth products and verticals such as floor-to-ceiling walls and higher education.

Requirements

• Proficiency in forecasting for 30/60/90-day periods and year-end.
• Proficiency with InDesign and MBS-Dev, and graphic design acumen.
• At least 5 years of furniture experience working with clients and vendors.
• Proven successful project management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle detailed information accurately.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills, including the ability to plan work to maximize workplace efficiency and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Promote the team-selling model and work with designers, account executives, operations, project managers, furniture account coordinators, manufacturers, and Innovative leadership.
• Work with customer teams to uncover and understand business issues that affect furniture decisions.
• Discuss industry trends with customers and explain how they affect space utilization and design, including the benefits of those changes.
• Build strong relationships in the design and real estate communities.
• Adapt to each client team’s tastes and culture.
• Work with Design, Sales, Manufacturers, and Marketing to develop communications and presentations.
• Handle small design requests and one-off quotes independently when possible.
• Train in and become an expert in growth products and verticals, such as floor-to-ceiling walls or higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed