Project Manager, BlueFox Furniture

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Downers Grove, Illinois

ARCO/Murray

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Full Time

Overview: <p>BlueFox is seeking a charismatic, client-focused professional for the role of Project Manager. Project Managers at BlueFox have complete responsibility for project performance, customer satisfaction, and taking projects from design to completion.</p> <p>This role will work with new and existing clients to create comprehensive design presentations, specifications, and project quote as well as coordinating the procurement, delivery, and installation of furniture systems to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects.&nbsp;</p> <br /><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU</strong><br /><br /> <p>We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families, but benefits both local and international communities.</p> <ul> <li>Industry-leading performance-based bonus program</li> <li>Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)</li> <li>Traditional and Roth 401k</li> <li>Tuition reimbursement for associates</li> <li>Scholarship for associates&rsquo; children up to $28,000 per child</li> <li>1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel</li> <li>1-week paid volunteer leave each year</li> <li>100% charitable match</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage</li> <li>Paid parental leave</li> </ul> <br /> <p>BlueFox Furniture is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Meet with existing and prospective customers, planning their space&rsquo;s furniture needs, proposing the best design solution and closing the sale.</li> <li>Propose furniture selections to meet client&rsquo;s functional, aesthetic and budgetary needs.</li> <li>Create presentations and lead design and specification conversations with clients.</li> <li>Develop project proposal, including specifications package, installation and corresponding quote.</li> <li>Maintain project schedule and ensure selections are completed and ordered on time.</li> <li>Produce project quote, place purchase orders, review order acknowledgements and track product shipping and arrival.</li> <li>Schedule and coordinate furniture installation with 3<sup>rd</sup>&nbsp;party installation companies.</li> <li>Maintain expertise in the furniture industry trends and product lines.</li> <li>Coordinate and build relationships with manufacturer and installation partners.</li> <li>Build long-term relationships with customers and business partners; particularly at senior decision-making levels across an organization.</li> <li>Travel as (25%) needed for client engagements and installation site visits.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Facility Design, Communications, Finance/Business Administration, or related field.</li> <li>5+ years' work experience in project management. Experience in design and specifications is a plus but we are willing to train the right individual.</li> <li>Knowledge of commercial furniture and interiors.</li> <li>Proficiency in CET and Excel.</li> <li>Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, changing work environment.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and successfully coordinate efforts of internal/external resources.</li> </ul> <br /><strong>MAKE YOUR MOVE</strong><br /><br /> <p><em>BlueFox does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO&rsquo;s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.</em></p>