Showroom Manager

Why join us? 

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Job title - Showroom Manager - MillerKnoll

Location - Paris Showroom (31, rue Saint-Augustin 75002 Paris)

Job summary

• Manage the Paris showroom, including welcoming visitors
• Provide professional administrative support to employees based in the Paris showroom
• Take overall responsibility for hospitality and catering at the Paris showroom

Specific responsibilities

• Ensure the visual appearance of all areas of the Paris Showroom and arrange for any necessary repairs/maintenance
• Ensure the adherence of employees based in the Paris showroom or visitors to the showroom guidelines, and introduce showroom guidelines to the new employees
• Manage the catering
• Set up and tidy meeting rooms when necessary
• Support the French Sales team with customers and A&D visits/events
• Manage the smooth installation/removal of mock-ups (liaising with the French sales team)
• Be a technical support for showroom presentation and IT equipment
• Host unannounced visitors
• Handle the day-to-day administrative tasks related to the Paris showroom and to the employees based in the Paris showroom (mobile phones (lines & terminals), restaurant vouchers, …)
• Manage invoicing and bill payment for the showroom in collaboration with 3A Conseil 
• Manage Try A Chair stock programme and update the online spreadsheet accordingly
• Manage CMF so it’s always up to date
• Ensure a safe environment for employees and visitors
• Open the showroom at 9:00

Job holder requirements

Expected Competences

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence to give clear instructions and guidance to other MillerKnoll employees to ensure compliance with rules within the Paris showroom
• Ability to manage subcontractors in the provision of services to the Paris showroom
• Personal motivation and ability to drive projects forward

Characteristics

• Methodical, hardworking, ambitious and energetic
• Ability to plan, organise and work under pressure
• Articulate and diplomatic
• Honest and with high levels of integrity

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum A ‘level or higher education.
• Fluent in French & English.
• Experience in showroom management or customer service
• Use of Pack Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & Powerpoint)

What we offer

• Meal Vouchers (60% covered by the company)
• Smartphone
• 50% coverage of the Navigo
• Employee Savings Plan
• Health Insurance (Mutuelle d’enterprise)

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  [email protected].