HNI Corporation Careers

Description

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

The Market Manager is responsible for managing sales members, the distribution strategy, and to drive aggressive, profitable growth in a predetermined market or geographic area. The Market Manager directs and focuses the team members on HON objectives within their specific roles while creating a cohesive market strategy to grow HON revenue in the market. This role aligns sales efforts, member development, and sales leadership efforts within the designed market.

Some of the essential aspects of the position include:

• Collaborate with the RVP and local sales team to develop, plan, and implement the market strategic plan, including evaluation of the current and potential distribution to maximize HON’s market share.
• Recruit and develop a sales organization of highly engaged and high potential members.  Foster a collaborative, success-oriented team environment where members are empowered and accountable.
• Coordinate market focused selling activities – including blitzes, joint calling, and targeted marketing communications.
• Outline business development opportunities to local sales team members including identifying target accounts, specifier coverage, and vertical market support.
• Manage market conflict through proactive communication with dealers, HON sales team members, and other influencers.
• Cover select accounts assigned by the RVP and increase market awareness of HON brand.
• Understand, review and manage programs including project registrations, HONORS, Team Up, NSD, and Wholesale promotions.
• Coordinate training events with HON’s Training Department.
• Meet with distribution partners on a quarterly basis to build and ensure long-term profitable growth for both parties.

What it takes:

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience is strongly preferred; or at least 9 years of relevant experience in new business development or the furniture industry; or a combination of education and experience or military equivalent.
• Demonstrated success in developing a strategic direction, in the assigned market, which aligns with HON’s company goals.
• Cultivates a team environment and leverages sales members’ skills and abilities to drive profitable growth.
• Ability to lead a sales team and train others in a fast paced environment to be successful with high energy, integrity, and a results-oriented leadership style.
• Ability to build and maintain deep and lasting relationships resulting in the expansion of new and existing business.
• Proven consultative sales capabilities including a strong track record of sales development and growth.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to work effectively with cross functional groups.
• Self-motivated with a strong results orientation.
• Strong conflict management skills. Ability to handle difficult situations skillfully.
• High impact communication ability, both written and verbal, as well as active listening skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills.
• Technologically savvy, adept with MS Office Suite, Web Tools.
• Experience in the office furniture industry or related field.

We look forward to hearing from you! 

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments.  The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands.  The residential building products segment is the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.

As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, and #6 in 2022 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. 

How we act today protects how we live tomorrow.  Check out our CSR Report here: https://www.hnicorp.com/social-responsibility

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI - they are operational imperatives.  We value each other’s differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers. Take a look at our DEI goals here: https://www.hnicorp.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

We offer Benefits on Day 1, including a new voluntary benefit, Daily Pay! To learn about all the benefits HNI has to offer visit www.HNIbenefits.com.

We also invite you to visit us at www.HNICorp.com to learn more!

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