Sales Support Manager
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Why join us? Maharam is the leading creator of textiles for interiors. Recognized for its rigorous and holistic commitment, Maharam embraces a range of disciplines, from product, graphic, and digital design to art and architecture. Known for its aesthetic and industrial innovation, Maharam's work is guided by five main principles: utility, technology, tradition, luxury, and environmental impact. Job Summary Oversee Sales Support for an assigned region(s), including possible showrooms. Train and supervise a team of Sales Support Specialists, including their performance and job responsibilities. Manage assigned showrooms, including the daily operations, support staffing, client experience, showroom standards and showroom sample library. Partner with a Regional Sales Manager working in unison to develop sales teams and the overall regional sales strategy. Build a positive team atmosphere for direct reports and all members of the assigned sales team. Serve as the primary resource for general questions regarding policy, systems, and training. Essential Functions Lead Sales Support for assigned region. Supervise a team of Sales Support Specialists. Train Sales Support Specialists on company policies, procedures, and systems. Partner with a Regional Sales Manager implementing sales standards for assigned region. Manage assigned showroom(s). Coordinate with Sales and Facilities Management to administer showroom standards. Assist with local clients, client related events and showroom tours. Provide Sales and Sales Support viewpoints for new initiatives. Work with internal departments to ensure that sales best practices are being met. Aid in solving issues involving sales support and internal departments. Provide DON and system expertise. Magnitude and relationship reporting Reports to Sr Manager, Textiles Sales Support Can receive additional responsibilities from Regional Sales Management and other departmental management. Contacts inside and outside the organization This position has contact with clients; All internal departments including human resources, resource management, warehouse management, quality assurance, credit, custom studio; local sales reps; and sales teams from all territories. Facility managers and service/repair workers. knowledge and skills Excellent interpersonal skills Organizational and time management skills Verbal and written communication skills Strong work ethic Leadership qualities Team player Highly motivated Industry experience preferred PC proficiency MS Office including Outlook, Word & Excel preferred education and experience Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, preferred. 5 years of administrative/customer service experience 1-2 years of supervisory experience Who We Hire? MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com. |