Technical Resource Specialist

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community

POSITION PROFILE

The Technical Resource Specialist is an internal innovative technical resource that provides imaginative product consultation to Knoll and dealer associates in order to best position Knoll products in the most strategic fashion. The Technical Resource Specialist is part of a team that is an integral part of the selling process and distinguishes Knoll by providing superior technical knowledge and creativity in order to provide the best furniture solution to the problem at hand. An open mind, a can-do attitude and the willingness to uncover inspired solutions through collaboration with Sales and explorations with Custom Product Development are key to the success for the individual in this position. Understanding and owning the details of Knoll’s standard product offering is the basis for the ability to be creative in achieving a custom solution for a designer’s vision while meeting a client’s budget.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Learning Knoll’s standard product offering in detail and being able to find minute product details efficiently/quickly is critical.

Responding to requests in a timely manner

The ability to prioritize responsibilities based on the possible impact to achieving sales results. Communicating timelines and meeting due dates is imperative.

Custom Product Development – Leads special projects response that best meet specific client concept needs while upholding Knoll’s timeless modern design pillars and communicating how each customization may impact other detailed decision and overall cost.

Act as the liaison with Knoll Custom Product Development

Communication – Comfortable communicating and meeting with end user, designer and consultants. Technical experts for meetings spanning the breadth of pre-install briefings defining the opportunity, technical consultation, optimum product positioning and translation of A D concepts into product realities

Pricing – Preliminary, pre-bid and as a component of schematic design

Production – produce CAD drawings, Bill of Materials documents for sales team’s need of pricing and product application choices for their customers (Architects and End users). Particularly when there is no assigned dealer with the project yet. This type of support can be from short term to long term. Multiple assignments can happen at the same period of time

Specification Consulting – Confers with dealer design staff to provide technical product application and ‘how to’ support. One can be the dedicated consultant for providing support of a particular account. Each associate can be assigned to multiple accounts

Mock-Up – Process management at some if not all stages: concept, details, specification check, typical and layout, and project management stages

RFP Process – Assist with technical specifications, proposal and information gathering

Training Link – Provides day to day dealer specifier training and links global training request to appropriate Knoll resources

Required Skills

BS/BA degree in design, engineering, electronic arts, or architecture or equivalent experience

Required Experience

Work submittal is required for consideration

Three-to-five years experience in 3-D modeling programs with contract furniture

Must have above average computer hardware/software proficiency with: Configura, VIZ, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, CAP, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to interact professionally and effectively with internal and external customers in order to position Knoll in the best light while respecting and balancing design intent and client budget

Effective written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated problem solving skills

Excellent customer service skills:

Individual must be poised, respectful, diligent with a sales mentality and understanding of how the tech resources role directly impacts sales success.

Assist with mock-ups

Assist with RFI/RFP process

Interface with internal departments of the organization (i.e. Custom Product, Manufacturing, Marketing)

Compiling reports, metrics, project tracking

Providing request for materials/samples for clients

Knoll is an Equal Employment opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruiting@knoll.com

Job Location

Miami, Florida, United States

Company info

Knoll, Inc.
Website : http://www.knoll.com