Continua Interiors is hiring: Design Strategist in Chicago

Join to apply for the Design Strategist role at Continua Interiors Base Pay Range $60,000.00/yr - $81,000.00/yr Talent Acquisition Partner at Continua Interiors Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio‑visual solutions, Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest. Continua places great importance on fostering a supportive work environment that values culture, community, and connection with both team members and clients. We are not just a company; we are a movement, reshaping the dealer landscape across the Midwest. Our Core Values Strive To Be Great | Do Hard Things | Stronger Together | Own It Accountabilities Product Application Expert Customer Experience Strategy with Sales Design Win New Business What You'll Be Doing Participate in a “refuse to lose” strategy, partnering with the sales team to win new business. Assist in the sales process, serving as a lead role in some instances and a supporting role in others. Provide exceptional customer service, workplace design, workplace knowledge and creative application of space for all Continua customers and prospective customers. Develop budget, RFP and RFI responses. Aid in customers’ workplace strategy by using Continua product solutions and typical development. Respond quickly to internal and external customers for all needs and inquiries to keep the sales cycle on track. Successfully transition new projects to sales team and designers. Stay up to date on new product introductions, research, and knowledge. Produce high quality work in the form of plans, renderings, reports, etc. What You Should Have 3+ years of industry experience Requires local travel for in‑person customer meetings and occasional out of state travel for learning opportunities Strong knowledge of interior commercial construction, architecture, design, real estate, and contract furnishings. In‑depth product knowledge and application, including experience with Herman Miller and Knoll products. Enthusiasm for winning new business. Understanding of strategic proposal management and presentation of solutions to customers. Ability to work with our influencers and customers to meet deadlines. Professional communication skills, and willingness to grow and invest in strong relationships with customers. Team collaboration skills; ability to take multiple opinions into account in a rapidly changing environment. Understanding of value engineering to keep pricing competitive. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects efficiently. Proficient in AutoCAD, CET, CAP, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial furniture industry software; willingness to learn new systems. Maintain relevant industry certifications. Build and nurture relationships with vendors and industry partners. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds. This position may require travel between offices, jobsites, and/or client locations, which may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, lifting light luggage, and adapting to different time zones. What We Bring to the Table A State‑of‑the‑Art Facility with incredible technology throughout and a multitude of workspaces at your disposal Use the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement. Quarterly All Company Meetings Community Service opportunities Company social hours Ability to use your talents and strengths to make a positive impact Compensation and Benefits The hiring compensation range for this position is a base salary of $60,000-$81,000 with eligibility for annual bonuses. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and location, as well as internal equity and market considerations. Benefits available in this position include: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance Critical Illness and Accident Insurance HSA, DCA and FSA options available Paid time off and holidays 401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%) Disclosures Notice: The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their manager. Notice: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Continua is a drug‑free workplace. Continua is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Design, Business Development, and Sales Industries Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest . We are not just a company; we are a movement, reshaping the dealer landscape . The hiring compensation range for this position is a base salary of $60,000-$81,000 with eligibility for annual bonuses . En Español: A través de nuestra oferta de muebles, muros y soluciones audiovisuales, Continua Interiors tiene la misión de transformar la forma en que las personas trabajan, aprenden y se sanan a lo largo del Medio Oeste. Continua pone gran importancia en fomentar un entorno de trabajo solidario que valora la cultura, la comunidad y la conexión con los miembros del equipo y clientes. No somos solo una empresa; somos un movimiento distribuidor que restablece el panorama del medio oeste. Nuestros Valores Principales Se esfuerzan por ser grandes. Mantenerse al día con las introducciones de nuevos productos, la investigación y el conocimiento. Producir un trabajo de alta calidad en forma de planes, presentaciones, informes, etc. Lo que usted debe tener más de 3 años de experiencia en la industria Requiere viajes locales para reuniones personales con clientes y viajes ocasionales fuera del estado para oportunidades de aprendizaje Conocimiento fuerte de construcción comercial interior, arquitectura, diseño, bienes raíces y mobiliario por contrato. Conocimiento profundo del producto y aplicación, incluida la experiencia con los productos Herman Miller y Knoll. Entusiasmo por ganar nuevas empresas. Comprensión de la gestión estratégica de propuestas y presentación de soluciones a los clientes. Capacidad para trabajar con nuestros influencers y clientes para cumplir plazos límite. Habilidades profesionales de comunicación y disposición a crecer e invertir en relaciones sólidas con los clientes; habilidad para tomar en cuenta opiniones de equipos en un entorno cambiante. Comprendiendo los requisitos competitivos de Proficiencia para gestionar proyectos comerciales y sistemas de ingeniería móvil y maquinaria, se requieren capacidades laborales para desarrollar múltiples tareas relevantes, mientras que los empleados están dispuestos a hablar eficientemente con la industria del software de fabricación de automóviles y máquinas, así como las aplicaciones físicas o las redes sociales; El empleado se requiere ocasionalmente que esté de pie, camine y incline. Ocasionalmente el empleado puede levantarse y / o mover hasta 20 libras. Esta posición puede requerir viajes entre oficinas, lugares de trabajo y/o ubicaciones del cliente, lo cual puede implicar largos períodos de estar sentado o parado, levantando equipaje ligero y adaptándose a diferentes zonas horarias. Lo que traemos al Cuadro A Facilidad State-of-the-Art con una increíble tecnología en todo y una multitud de espacios de trabajo a su disposición Utilice la metodología EOS (Sistema Operativo Intermediario) para proporcionar herramientas para ayudar a los individuos y equipos a alcanzar metas, crecimiento y mejora. Beneficios disponibles en esta posición incluyen: Seguro médico, dental y de visión a corto plazo y seguro para personas con discapacidad a largo plazo. La descripción del trabajo anterior no está destinada a ser una lista integral de las tareas y normas del puesto. Los incumbentes seguirán cualquier otra instrucción y realizarán cualquier otro deber relacionado con el sexo, según lo asignado por su gerente. No: Esta descripción de empleo no es un acuerdo laboral o la Dirección de Empleo. El empleador tiene derecho a recibir esta descripción laboral sin exclusión.