Design Strategist

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$60,000.00/yr - $81,000.00/yr

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.

Strive To Be Great | Do Hard Things | Stronger Together | Own It

• Product Application Expert
• Customer Experience
• Strategy with Sales
• Design
• Win New Business

• 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.

• 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.

• A State‑of‑the‑Art Facility with incredible technology throughout and a multitude of work spaces 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

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…