Job Description

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It\xe2\x80\x99s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Manage the administrative support functions necessary to efficiently operate the Herman Miller showroom. Manage event coordination, amenities, and experiential services. Provide information and service in an efficient and hospitable manner that optimizes customer and employee satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains strong current product knowledge on all product lines and understands current workplace issues for impromptu presentations for end users, walk-ins, students, and A&D.
• Greets all guests in a professional manner, maintaining an attitude of \xe2\x80\x9cgracious hospitality\xe2\x80\x9d. Answers phones, field calls, and questions as appropriate.
• Manages events, trainings, area meetings, and client visits: gathering appropriate background information, create agenda, gather account numbers, handle special needs, catering, hospitality, name tags, transportation, hotels, meeting room, technology etc. Anticipate and execute various special requests in a knowledgeable, courteous manner.
• Manages beverage and food inventory and budget; catering orders; manages vender relationship.
• Assists with maintaining the appearance of the showroom so that it is a first class experience for our clients--embraces a \'sense of pride\' in all areas: product, hospitality, offices, and conference areas - the entire facility.
• Familiar with the area as it relates to events, attractions, restaurants, transportation, entertainment etc.
• Manages and coordinates meeting room usage.
• Participates in sales training activities related to product application.
• Responds to other needs as directed by manager.
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures (alarms, lights, technology, caf\xc3\xa9 set up), setting up meeting rooms (arrange furniture, amenities and technology), and troubleshooting technology and all requests.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Associate\'s Degree in hospitality or general business or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience preferably in a sales or marketing environment, performing hospitality, showroom, or customer service related function.
• Herman Miller experience in the area of sales, marketing, customer service, or executive support preferred.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate well with all levels and diverse types of employees, customers and vendors in formal and informal settings.
• Well-developed planning, organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle conflicting pressures and deadlines.
• Team player with service oriented attitude.
• Ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the Herman Miller Office environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work varied hours and have a flexible schedule.
• Demonstrated ability in providing outstanding service to customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and push up to 50 pounds.

The physical demands described here 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. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. HermanMiller is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

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