Account Manager

ABOUT US:

Contemporary Office Interiors (COI) is a privately-owned MillerKnoll Certified Dealer, DIRTT Certified Construction Partner, Architectural Walls and Commercial Flooring provider. We have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto and a head office in Calgary. We prioritize people, productivity, and value to create more than a place to work— we create a space to succeed.

We're proud of our half-century legacy as a company. Our talented people have brought us to where we are today. COI is and has been honoured to have a passionate team that's committed to creating exceptional spaces that inspire you to be your best. We are seeking an Account Manager to join our dynamic team in our Winnipeg location.

THE POSITION:

Reporting into the General Manager, this role – Account Manager – is responsible for creatively growing existing accounts, finding new leads and business accounts. The goal is to develop relationships with key influencers and decision makers to the point you feel like you are a part of their team. 

WHAT WE OFFER: 

We offer competitive health benefits, wellness and healthcare spending accounts, and a holiday package that includes the week between Christmas and New Year’s off. You’ll also be getting in as we grow so growth opportunities abound if you exhibit the knowledge, expertise, and passion to grow with the organization.

This is a full-time permanent position, working out of our impeccably designed and furnished office. You’ll mostly work from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with irregular or extended hours as projects demand. We offer a hybrid model of working from home, the office, and the rest of the time will be on-site with clients.

THE DAY TO DAY:

• Passionately hunt new business opportunities, growing your funnel by connecting with your wide network of A&D, CRE, GC’s and Project Managers.
• Drive market awareness of office opportunities by reading new articles of announcements of upcoming projects.
• Proactively grow existing accounts positioning yourself as a trusted advisor
• Customer/Account Servicing
• Is the single point-of-contact for coordinating all dealer activities, services, orders and personnel for each assigned account; is responsible for account team’s performance
• Provides timely response to customer’s requests for products, services and/or information
• Maintains comprehensive understanding of customer’s needs, corporate goals, business practices and satisfaction/performance criteria proposing ways to enhance their space
• Is responsible for all client relations and on-going relationships with client personnel, and client third parties (contractors, A&D firms, etc.
• Prepares documents for RFP, RFQ, bids and tenders.
• Specifies product, pricing, product research, sourcing new products and technical order information including custom requirements. Initiates the service quote requests for deliveries of small and major orders
• Other duties may be assigned.

YOU BRING THE FOLLOWING:

• A Bachelor’s degree in interior design, or related discipline is required
• 2+ years’ experience in a furniture specific technical sales role
• The ability to pass a Criminal Background Check if required.
• Fluent written and spoken English. 

To Apply please send you cover letter and resume to hr@coi.ca

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