Development Program - Channel Performance - 2027

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

Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!

What We Need:

We are looking for individuals to join our Channel Performance Development Program Muscatine, IA! New hires will start in June 2027. The Channel Performance Associate is responsible for supporting strategies that improve trade partner capabilities and drive revenue growth for HNI Workplace Furnishings' brands.

OurEarly Career Development Program(ECDP) is a one-year rotational program designed to develop emerging early career business professionals, preparing you for future growth opportunities within our organization in various marketing functions. We provide a specialized onboarding plan, foundational knowledge about our business, direct exposure to leadership, and opportunities to develop cohort relationships through cross-functional team projects.

Program Highlights:

• On-going career development and growth focused on your skills and aspirations
• Dedicated business-leader mentor and continuous feedback
• Opportunity to network with our leadership teams
• Provide a meaningful contribution to our business by learning while doing
• Exposure to various areas of the rotational department within the organization providing the opportunity to explore areas of interest

What You Will Do:

• You can expect to complete 3 16-week rotations that support various Channel Performance teams including but not limited to Channel Insights, Channel Programs, Channel Activation, Channel Growth, Channel Development, Dealer Onboarding, and Learning & Development
• Collect feedback from the market to identify new growth opportunities
• Use quantitative analysis to understand whether marketing programs are driving the desired behaviors in the market
• Partner with sales & marketing teams to develop effective tools that activate initiatives in the marketplace
• Partner with product marketing team to develop product assortment for key account partners
• Use macro-economic trends to identify underserved geographic markets
• Train new trade partners on how to use ordering tools, systems, and platforms
• Create training plans that help trade partners learn about relevant topics in the industry
• Engage in networking opportunities across various departments to build strong internal relationships and broaden organizational knowledge.

What You Have:

• Prospective candidates are required to hold a bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field, prior to their start date
• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience, internships, or involvement in related activities such as tutoring or business organizations

What You're Good At:

• Self-starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership
• Strong experience managing projects (school or work related)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated team-player, strong communication, interpersonal and time-management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel; familiarity with Power BI is a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation structure
• Excellent benefits offerings, starting day one
• Career growth and relocation opportunities
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Member (Employee) Resource Groups
• Retirement match program
• Benefits to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States.

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.
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