Associate Market Manager

Why join us?

Our purpose is to 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 Description

Job title: Associate Market Manager – Bangalore

Department: Sales

Purpose of the job:

The job is to work closely with Market Manager and grow the sales of products in Bangalore India through the existing Miller Knoll Dealer network and identifying news sales opportunities. The successful candidate is expected to become the product champion throughout the region and work closely with MLKN MM, A&D and brand leads to ensure that products are specified on all projects. It is also expected that the successful applicant will actively source new opportunities through direct targeting of Architects, Designers, and end user clients.

Specific responsibilities:

• Meet and exceed the individual target allocated.
• Win business against a sales and margin target for all products.
• Gain support in Marketing activity locally.
• Provide regular accurate forecasting information for total volume sales by product group and detailed information on specific large projects.
• Maintain good working relationships with local dealer personnel maintaining competence and commitment to Ergonomic Solution products.
• Supporting sales through the Miller Knoll sales channels.
• Networking with the Architect and Design (A&D) community throughout the region to increase sales opportunities.
• Target end users to grow new business opportunities and bring sales back into the dealer channel.
• Provide field training for customers and dealer sales personnel in product and positional skills.
  
  

Education And Experience

Essential:

• Degree from any recognized university. Engineers or MBA are preferred.
• Successful sales experience of at least 3-4 years, preferably in the furniture or building material industry.
• Experience of working for a multinational organization is preferred.
  
  

Competence

Essential:

• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Excellent Presentation Skills.
• Ability to effectively interact at all levels.
• Must enjoy teamwork but also be self-motivated and be able to work with Market manager and piers and be self-sufficient.
• Must be highly literate in the use of IT systems, MS Office Applications and Salesforce.
• Must be numerated in the preparation of quotations and forecast information.
• Must be culturally aware.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  
  

Who We Hire?

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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