Product Application Specialist

Global Furniture Group, a leader in the workplace, education, healthcare + hospitality furniture industry has an immediate career opportunity for a Product Application Specialist in our Irvine, CA location. This candidate will use knowledge of workplace trends to design/space plan product application solutions for Global's sales team and end user clientele.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate projects, summarize client needs, and create deliverables for projects.
• Provide 2d/3d specifications and renderings to visually communicate design intent or product recommendations.
• Learn and demonstrate extensive Global product knowledge across all product lines
• Accompany sales and A&D Reps on calls concerning product application, typical development, and standard programs.
• Design Mock-ups
• Present recommended design solutions and concepts with confidence.
• Become a competitive product expert. Navigate our internal competitive analysis and positioning. Conducted ongoing research and product analysis to highlight advantages of Global product solutions and applications
• Work with our competitive intelligence and market research team members when necessary.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on projects with various departments
• Proven track record of completing assignments in a timely manner with a proactive and self-starter approach
• Can multi-task, able to handle multiple assignments at one time
• Strong attention to detail
• Takes ownership of work
• Strategic thinker and problem solver
• Ability to communicate design ideas, details and direction quickly
• Strong leadership, organization and communication skills

Education/Experience

• 3-6 Years of Experience
• BFA, Interior Design from four-year College or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, CAP 20/20, Visual Impressions

WHO WE ARE

The Global Furniture Group is a leading North American Manufacturer of furniture solutions. Global offers a broad range of furniture products designed for the workplace, education, healthcare + hospitality markets, delivering exceptional value and quality to its network of dealers, designers, and customers.

Operating for 50+ years and employing more than 4,000 people worldwide, Global has locations throughout Canada, the US, Mexico, China, and the UK.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Actual base pay offered will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Global, an individual may be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Global offers a comprehensive employee benefit program that enables our employees to stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. The following are benefits we offer employees (or may be eligible for):

Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Medical/Prescription Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Health Savings Accounts (HSA) | Company-Paid Life and AD+D Insurance | Company Sponsored Long-term Disability | Short-term Disability | Voluntary Life Insurance | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Critical Illness and Accidental Injury Insurance | FSA | 401(k) & Roth 401(k)

WHERE WE ARE

Global has distribution centers and showrooms located all across the USA + Canada.

Global USA Showrooms:

Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | Miami | NYC | Philadelphia| Phoenix | Washington DC

Global USA Showrooms + Distribution Centers:

Atlanta | Baltimore | Boston | Chicago | Cincinnati | Dallas | Denver | Houston | Kansas City | Los Angeles | Miami | Philadelphia | Tampa

You can visit us at www.globalfurnituregroup.com.

Disclaimer:

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Global Furniture Group is an Affirmative Action Contractor and Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Global is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

This application will be considered for a period of 90 days. If you are not hired within that time period, your application will be deemed expired, and you will need to re-apply to be considered for future open positions with the company.