Steelcase is hiring a Regional Education Manager in the New England market! In this role, you will be accountable for driving education sales in both the K12 and Higher Education segments by engaging with Steelcase dealers, customers and the A & D community.
What You Will Do:
You will stay abreast of education trends and identify opportunities to apply Steelcase’s research and insights to help customers solve problems. You will develop deep business relationships with education customers and key influencers to secure product specifications and close sales. You will be based in the greater Boston area and cover an assigned larger geographic region including the greater Boston market.
A critical component of this role is working with our distribution partners, Steelcase dealers, and managing a longer, complex selling cycle. You will act as a designated design, technical and learning product expert as needed, as well as a coach/mentor to others ensuring that market/account plans are executed and business is secured.
Who you are:
You have a keen interest in the evolution of learning and demonstrate:
- A desire and track record of solving complex business challenges
- A broad understanding of the education sector including the ability to navigate the broad range of decision makers and stakeholders within education accounts
- The ability to evaluate a market, create and manage a strategic plan
- Expert interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and cultivate strong relationships and coach others for success
- The ability to work in a matrix sales organization
- Strong leadership, organizational and time management skills
- Steelcase’s three key behaviors: “Be Smart, Be Disciplined and Be Explicit.”
- A commitment to excellence and attention to detail
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3 years of sales experience selling to K-12, higher education, or the A&D community
Desired Skills and Experience
- Communication skills, relationship building skills, people skills, desire to expand your network, product knowledge, organized, SalesForce experience, someone who likes to plan and experience setting a sales strategy.
Who We Are:
Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.
Why People Choose to Work with Us:
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
What Matters to Us:
More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
Steelcase is a MVAA- Silver Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.
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