What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ancillary Experience Strategist position at MillerKnoll, Inc.?
Why join us?
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
As part of the Ancillary Growth and Strategy team, the Ancillary Experience Strategist works in conjunction with MillerKnoll sellers and designers across channels plus brand Product, Marketing and Sales teams to increase the frequency of MillerKnoll Ancillary product specifications. The Ancillary Experience Strategist is an expert regarding ancillary products and tools available to reduce the complexities for sellers, designers and internal partners. They will also develop ideas for and create tools and learning content to support activation of MillerKnoll Ancillary products.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Act as a subject matter expert for the MillerKnoll Ancillary product portfolio and provide insight, ideas, training and information to both internal and external business partners.
Inspire and create preference for MillerKnoll Ancillary products through tools and in-person and virtual learning experiences.
Present MillerKnoll Ancillary portfolio and tools at learning events and client visits.
Assist with the navigation of physical product experiences.
Create compelling cross-brand MillerKnoll Ancillary marketing and sales tools and that support strategic selling opportunities across channels and audiences.
Work with brand product and marketing partners managers to ensure proper product and brand representation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Design, Sales or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5 years experience in a creative problem-solving role.
Understanding of commercial interior design, furniture applications, and space planning.
Contract furniture experience preferred.
Strong strategic and analytical skills combined with holistic business acumen.
Understanding of business functions and their roles in bringing new ventures and products to market.
Skills and Abilities
Strong sense of customer and sales process.
Graphic design skills required with proficiency with creative software applications (InDesign, Adobe) and PowerPoint.
Broad knowledge of MillerKnoll Ancillary brands and products.
Ability to change priorities quickly and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong project management and analytical skills.
Strategic thinking with strong business acumen.
Experience working in cross-functional team environment.
Willingness to take risks, innovate and challenge mediocrity.
Highly collaborative approach to problem solving.
Excellent planning, organization, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
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.
