Design Strategist - Jasper, IN
 Kimball International | |
 United States, Indiana, Jasper | |
| 1600 Royal Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 20, 2026 | |
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High Level Purpose of the Role:
Partners with the Sales & Marketing teams to develop and implement interior design and specification needed to support the strategic objectives of generating sales growth with field sales and dealers. Roles & Responsibilities: * Support the sales team in their efforts to increase product sales. * Attend client meetings for strategic accounts either via live or Web Based. Attend mock up presentation and join showroom tours as needed * Make introductions to A&D firms * Supply A&D firms with Revit symbols as needed to complete their projects * Works with various departments within the organization to ensure completion of product typicals on schedule and with committed content. * Be comfortable with live design, to showcase capabilities and come to design solutions more efficiently. Lead cocreation sessions while using a design thinking mindset. * Assists with identifying and communicating best practices and key learnings on application, positioning, and timeline of new products to Design Strategist team. * Coach sales team, dealers, and outsource specifiers on product integration, application & technical capability to effectively specify full line of products. * Create and share typicals for MRL integration and website typical library development and improvement * Offering training support to dealers in addition to Kimball Univ, including but not limited to: product knowledge, specification clarity, CET use and adoption and Elevate. * Provide high quality renderings * Participate in events such as NeoCon and Healthcare design as requested * Be an active member on the CET Beta test team, providing testing and valuable feedback to its continued development. Skills to Perform This Role: Work/Educational Requirements * Bachelors Degree in Interior Design * 5+ years Interior Design experience * Office furniture specification experience, specifically systems & open plan/benching products * NCIDQ; LEED; EDAC (preferred but not required) Technical Skills * Configura CET spec systems * AutoCAD 3D Max, Revit and Sketch Up Knowledge (preferred) * In-depth product knowledge of full Kimball portfolio. * Ability to determine the optimal product application & integration of products into a complete design solution. * Interior Design space planning and codes * Learns & reinforces the use of new technologies related to the entire sales process (ie. Revit) * Strength using Excel, PowerPoint, & Word Leadership Skills * Creative problem solving skills * Asks probing questions to ensure common understanding * Self starter, pursues information to drive results * Shares spec and project execution tips with nationwide group of Product Application Specialists. * Ability to lead and/or co-lead a project * Assists in facilitating their team to meet deadlines * Provides coaching & feedback to improve results * Ability to facilitate conflict resolution * Seeks out personal development opportunities Interpersonal Skills * Collaborative team player helping grow sales * Easily develops rapport and trust * Understands & anticipates customer concerns * High degree of emotional intelligence * Ability to be the consultative role with various audiences to understand needs. * Ability to facilitate to a common understanding for product desired: standard, modifications, or custom Communication & Presentation Skills * Excellent verbal, written & listening skills * Presents effectively to small groups * Adjusts communication & style for target audience * Prepared with objectives & anticipates questions | |