Workspace Designer - Orlando FL

Join Us
We're revolutionizing the office products industry and looking for superstars to join us. We want top talent who is ready to work hard and create their own success. If this sounds like you, you'll have the following qualifications:



Commitment to excellence in customer service.

Bachelor’s degree in related field (interior design preferred) and/or combination of education and experience.

Two+ years of successful space planning and design within the office furniture industry.

Skill in setting appointments with appropriate level-decision makers.

Current knowledge of all pricing, fabric and finish changes from vendors

Skill with preparing value propositions and standards programs.

Proficiency with Giza and Data One/Design Express to specify systems furnishings.

Excellent project-management and follow-up.

Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills to effectively present information to customers and managers.

Intermediate personal computer skills to effectively utilize Microsoft Office products, email and other proprietary software.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize and initiate action in a timely manner.

Possession of a valid Driver’s License.

Must live within above-mentioned territory with ability to travel within designated territory (minimal overnight travel may be required).

Enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes a market-competitive salary, benefits package including savings plan, medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, educational assistance through on-going training and development from our "OfficeMax University" trainers, employee assistance, and much more


About OfficeMax

OfficeMax is a leader in both business-to-business and retail office products distribution with over $8 billion in sales. We deliver an unparalleled customer experience -- in service, in product, in time savings, and in value - through a relentless focus on our customers. We provide office supplies and paper, print and document services, technology products and solutions, and furniture to large, medium and small businesses and consumers. Our customers are served by more than 40,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, Internet, and almost 1,000 superstores. For more information, visit www.officemax.com

REQUIREMENTS


The Opportunity
Use your high-energy personality, sales ability, and furniture design knowledge as an Office Designer based in our Orlando territory.

About OM Workspace
OM Workspace is a full-service contract furniture dealer providing products and services to support corporate facilities planners, healthcare and educational customers, as well architectural and interior design firms. OM Workspace represents 200+ contract furniture manufacturers.

Since its inception in 2001, OM Workspace has become one of the leading contract furniture dealers in the country, with 11 full-service contract furniture showrooms nationwide. This nationwide network enables OM Workspace to service customers of all sizes at multiple locations across the country.

Your Role
Use Your Creativity. Using state-of-the-art systems, you’ll provide large corporate customers with everything from office space design to coordination of furnishings, including:

? Expert planning and layout of available space for maximum efficiency;

? Design assistance and advice for choosing fabrics, finishes, colors, window, wall and floor coverings, and art work;

? Ergonomic evaluation to assure a healthier, more user-friendly environment for our corporate customers;

? Office standardization to assist customers with establishing and following consistent guidelines;

? Creating custom designs for special needs or matching existing furniture designs; and

? Conducting customer presentations.


Showcase your Project Management Skills. You’ll function as the primary liaison with corporate customers to provide unsurpassed, full-cycle project management, including:

? Providing a single point of contact for corporate customers for questions, answers, and project schedule updates;

? Coordination of contractors and suppliers, including movers, painters, electricians, carpet installers and other trades. Plus coordination with voice, data and IT suppliers;

? Ensuring efficient product tracking for timely shipment and delivery; and

? Overseeing installation supervision and follow-up.