Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. Strategists on MillerKnoll's Global Research & Planning team are leaders in helping MillerKnoll customers create great spaces, including corporate offices, higher education spaces, law firms, and beyond. This role delivers insight-based expertise and design ideas to MillerKnoll customers, deepens relationships in the market, and differentiates MillerKnoll as both an insight leader and solution provider. Strategists are experts in connecting organizational outcomes with place design strategies. This role is a part of Global Research & Planning, a group focused on gaining market insights and providing strategy and design guidance for effective placemaking. Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. Being part of MillerKnoll means being part of something greater than your role or even your brand. Engages key stakeholders at MillerKnoll accounts in consultative conversations, asking questions to identify the aspirations and anxieties that organizations face in creating new spaces. Possesses deep expertise in MillerKnoll's body of research and is able to conversationally share relevant insights with customers and recommend insight-driven strategy and design solutions. Connects insights and design strategies with customers' business objectives, advising customers on how to use their space more effectively to positively impact their organization. Coordinates with sales leaders and sellers to align sales objectives and account plans with workplace design and strategy deliverables for client engagements. Aligns with market influencers in the A&D and commercial real estate communities to support customers in a collaborative approach. Speaks at regional industry and business events to share MillerKnoll insights and/or co-present customer case studies. Facilitates client/influencer round tables and focus groups in concert with Customer Research to uncover needs and identify trends. Collaborates with GRP Design Strategists and Strategic Response team to help move customers from high-level strategic/conceptual design to more specific product recommendations and RFP responses. Participates as a collaborative member of the Global Research & Planning team to provide market feedback, support other Strategists, inform Customer Research, and test new insight messaging in the market. Bachelor's Degree in either place design - Interior Design /Architecture/Facility Design - or social sciences - Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology - preferred 6+ years of experience in workplace strategy, interior design, facility management, or research/consulting services related to place design. Positive, "can-do" attitude to identify solutions for customers and maintain a healthy team culture within GRP Possesses a high degree of curiosity, interested in gaining a deep understanding of market trends and research Active listener, seeking to understand customers and provide assistance with an attitude of service Team-player, working towards achieving team goals though a participative, supportive relational style Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including business writing, professional presentation and facilitation skills. Demonstrated ability to build long-term relationships with customers and business partners, particularly at senior decision-making levels across an organization. Familiarity with contract furniture industry is preferred. Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time. We are difference-makers represents our commitment to creating places that matter, supporting our communities, and using business as a force for good. We are all extraordinary reflects our belief in the worth of every individual and our commitment to helping each person reach their full potential. 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. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. 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.Employment Type: Full Time

Online Strategy Consultant
MillerKnoll, Chicago, IL, USA
Pay: 90000.000100000.000USD
Job type: Contract