Architecture and Design Manager

About the role

Join Steelcase as an Architecture & Design Manager in Connecticut. As a critical part of our New England region, you'll connect with architects, designers, and dealer partners to bring the Steelcase portfolio to life. You'll be a go-to resource on workplace trends, support client projects, and help shape the future of work across the New England market.

Responsibilities

• Develop close relationships with designers and design firms at multiple levels to uncover new opportunities for Steelcase Inc. and our partner brands.
• Leverage Steelcase research and product to educate and inform design firms of trends and shifts related to people and place.
• Foster a strong partnership with our two local dealers on design community marketing and branding strategies.
• Engage with the regional Steelcase team to bring in additional insights and perspectives when beneficial.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience
• Experience selling to or working within the design community with broad exposure and understanding of the design process
• Industry experience (e.g., dealer side, design firm side, rep side, sales side)
• Ability to travel regionally within Connecticut and Rhode Island
• Located in Connecticut

Skills

You are a relationship-driven sales and design professional who thrives on understanding client needs and turning connections into opportunities. You are:

• Skilled at building trusted relationships with architects, designers, and key decision-makers.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and focused on delivering results.
• An effective communicator with strong presentation, verbal, and written skills.
• Open to feedback, coaching, and continuous growth.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and complex projects.
• Comfortable engaging the design community through in-person, virtual, and social channels.
• Creative, collaborative, and eager to find innovative solutions.
• Proven in converting relationships into meaningful business opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and benefits to support your life in and out of work
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility to work in the office, at home, or elsewhere
• Numerous development opportunities to grow and upskill
• Culture focused on wellbeing, ensuring employees feel seen, heard, and valued
• Opportunity to make an impact through Steelcase’s commitment to people and planet

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency laws, the annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 – $187,000. Salary is determined by factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations.