Sales And Account Administrator

About the role

A Sales and Account Administrator serves to learn all aspects of our business and act as a hub between clients and cross-functional teams—including Sales, Design, Engineering, and Production. This position will be trained in all areas to absorb as much as possible. Must exhibit a ‘can-do’ attitude willing to jump in wherever needed to learn and grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with direct customer contact and project development.
• Coordinate internally with design, project management, estimating, and production to move projects through development.
• Train to prepare and send quotes and complex RFQs; review and confirm POs.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategy and business aspects.
• Intake new briefs and drive the project from development to completion.
• Learn and assist with domestic production, including issuing Vendor RFQs, estimating, and production.
• Assist in the preparation and representation of KNOLL at trade shows, including administrative tasks, set-up/breakdown, and engaging with new and existing clients to develop business.
• Manage USA trade shows: LuxePack NY, LuxePack LA, Cosmoprof Miami, Cosmoprof LV.
• Manage annual Knoll Holiday Gift administration, including organizing the recipient list and distribution.
• Assist in coordinating office events, including Knoll Gives Back volunteer day, with an opportunity to impact our NY company culture.
• Must be willing to travel, including to Asia for ongoing training, and attend necessary meetings to complete the work.

Qualifications

• College Degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general office technology.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience with Adobe Suite preferred.