Senior Specifier Account Manager
Location: Rome, Italy
Reports to: Vice President Europe
Why Join Us Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll 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 MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
Job Summary Establish MillerKnoll as the first‑choice partner for the Specifier and Design community by ensuring consistent early and proactive engagement, delivering timely and informed responses and strengthening key relationships to drive strategic growth across all opportunities in Southern Europe (Spain, Italy, Balkans, Greece, Turkey, etc.).
Specific Responsibilities
Work alongside manager to develop A&D strategy within the assigned regions for Herman Miller and Knoll Brands first
Leverage position within the A&D community to influence project success
Contribute towards sales funnel growth and activities supporting lead generation – including management of funnel activities on Salesforce.com
Ownership and management of top architectural practices in Southern Europe countries
Engage the Specifier and Design community in meaningful and productive dialogue about insights and products
Leverage specialist sales resources where relevant against specific opportunities – including collaboration across MillerKnoll brands where appropriate
Organise and deliver seminars in line with MillerKnoll’s Insight Group’s accredited programme list across the region
Organise and participate in regular Architecture and Design networking events
Organise and host regular showroom visits (London + Milan + Foligno + Paris)
Southern Europe countries travel expected 2 weeks per month minimum – extended across Europe where required
Company Requirements
Health & Safety: ensure that safe working practices are followed. Attend safety briefings, as requested. Take responsibility for your own and your co‑workers safety in accordance with The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999.
Compliance: ensure compliance with business systems, processes, certification schemes, regulations and legislation relevant to the scope of your role. Support internal quality controls and audits to demonstrate compliance.
Job Holder Requirements
Master degree level of Education
Successful sales experience of at least 3 years with business development mindset
Proven demonstrable track record of working with Architecture and Design community
Fluent in English, Italian and Spanish
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form to a high standard
Patience with an organized and methodical mind
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Must be flexible to work out of hours when required
Must be numerated in the preparation of quotations
Strong interpersonal skills
Self‑motivated with strong work ethic, diplomatic
Ambitious and energetic
Valid EU working permit
Company Values
Leadership – leading by example
Purpose – energy and drive
Beliefs – integrity and trust
Design – problem solving
Connections – relationshipsPerformance – achieve standards
Equal Employment Opportunity Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll 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’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.
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