Job Description

Level Experienced Job Location Atlanta - Atlanta, GA 30339 Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Job Shift Day

About Empire Office

Empire Office is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 78 years of experience and more than 435 full-time employees across the country. We are the preeminent Steelcase dealer in the United States and support a list of more than 500 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen, and manufacturers to deliver proven workspace solutions. With creative and cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate brands.

Empire Office is currently seeking a Creative Specialist in our Atlanta office to join our team. The Creative Studio was established to support the ever-growing need for ancillary spaces in commercial office projects. The Creative Specialist supports internal sales teams and clients (A+D and end customers) for ancillary furniture, accessories, and artwork needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop ancillary packages for projects that require alternates due to price point or lead time requirements.
• Devise furniture solutions to address a look + feel package with no defined specifications.
• Develop InDesign or PowerPoint presentation and Excel spreadsheet with product information including but not limited to pricing, discount, lead times, and warranties.
• Assist internal sales teams with their day-to-day requests for alternate products.
• Develop accessories packages that can be added to projects to elevate the space.
• Collaborate with Creative Studio and Marketing teams to develop the Creative Library – a pricing tool consisting of proven ancillary products vetted from Empire’s 400+ manufacturer partners.
• Maintain & update product data for the above tool on a quarterly basis.
• Foster partnerships with key manufacturer partners and develop a strong understanding of their aesthetics, manufacturing strengths, weaknesses, price points, and lead times.
• Identify and expedite escalated requests with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

Qualifications

Skills &

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
• Must have an excellent understanding of furniture aesthetics and interior design styles
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Attention to detail & strong organizational skills
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
• Experience in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and AutoCAD a plus
• Contract furniture experience & knowledge are a plus
• Hedberg Experience a plus