Architecture and Design Manager

Join Steelcase as an Architecture & Design Manager in Connecticut. As a critical part of our New England region, you'll connect with architects, designers, and dealer partners to bring the Steelcase portfolio to life. You'll be a go-to resource on workplace trends, support client projects, and help shape the future of work across the New England market.

Helping Our People Thrive - wellbeing ensures our employees feel seen, heard and valued

• -Steelcase offers competitive wages and benefits, to support your life in and out of work

• -Hybrid work schedule means you have a say in where you work whether that is in the office, at home, or somewhere in between

• -Learning is the foundation of everything we do, and there is no shortage of development opportunities to grow and upskill

• -Culture is a lifestyle at Steelcase and we live it every day

• -Opportunity to make an impact on the world through Steelcase's commitment to people and planet

Supporting Meaningful Work - work brings deeper motivation, purpose and fulfillment to our lives

• -Develop close relationships with designers and design firms at multiple levels to uncover new opportunities for Steelcase Inc. and our partner brands.

• -Leverage Steelcase research and product to educate and inform design firms of trends and shifts related to people and place.

• -Foster a strong partnership with our two local dealers on design community marketing and branding strategies.

• -Engage with the regional Steelcase team to bring in additional insights and perspectives when beneficial.

Minimum Qualifications:

- 5+ years of professional experience

-Experience selling to or working within the design community with broad exposure and understanding of the design process

-Industry experience ie: dealer side, design firm side, rep side, sales side.

-Ability to travel regionally within Connecticut and Rhode Island -Located in Connecticut

Desired Skills and Experience:

You are a relationship-driven sales and design professional who thrives on understanding client needs and turning connections into opportunities. You are:

• Skilled at building trusted relationships with architects, designers, and key decision-makers.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and focused on delivering results.

• An effective communicator with strong presentation, verbal, and written skills.

• Open to feedback, coaching, and continuous growth.

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and complex projects.

• Comfortable engaging the design community through in-person, virtual, and social channels.

• Creative, collaborative, and eager to find innovative solutions.

• Proven in converting relationships into meaningful business opportunities.

Doing better for people and planet - when we do better, we help the world work better

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive 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.