American Office | December 23, 2011

Happy Holidays from American Office.  Did you get one of our 2012 calendars?  Celebrate 12 months of furniture by clicking here.

 

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American Office | December 19, 2011

Congratulations to our Winter Lights Contest Winners.  Enjoy your new Leaf Light.

Laurie Francis, Francis & Reeve

Hal Sachs, Ammon Heisler Sachs

Alyssa Smiroldo, VOA

Katelyn Garay, Moseley Architects

 

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American Office | December 19, 2011

 

American Office is seeking a driven sales professional with experience working with a variety of healthcare organizations for the role of Healthcare Account Executive in Richmond, VA.  This key role represents American Office and our contract furniture partners, including Herman Miller for Healthcare, to the central Virginia marketplace.

The Healthcare Account Executive utilizes sales, networking, and cold calling to develop and maintain relationships with potential clients, interior designers, and real estate professionals.  They act as a consultant to their clients and assist them in choosing the right solution for their space.  The Account Executive is responsible for the organization and successful completion of each client’s project and will lead a team of specialists to accomplish these goals.

Attention-to-detail, organization, and a proactive approach to customer service are required.  Knowledge of healthcare terminology, workplace trends in hospitals, and existing relationships in the Richmond healthcare community is strongly desired.

 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Business Development
• Learning and sharing product knowledge
• Consulting with clients
• Product Specification
• Order Management
• Leadership of dedicated team of design, project management, and installation professionals
• Customer Service

 

Candidate will have:

• 3-5 years of sales experience, preferably working for a contract furniture dealer or manufacturer
• 3 years of healthcare related experience in interior design, sales, education, or healthcare field
• Business Development / Sales experience in central Virginia marketplace
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail; Ability to multi-task
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, team-player attitude
• Ability to work closely with and communicate well with
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Bachelor’s degree

 

Compensation:  1^st year salary; year 2 and thereafter is draw plus commission

Comprehensive benefits include:  medical, dental, vision, 401(K) Life Insurance and PTO

Please submit resume and cover letter to Greg Parsons, Director of Sales at gparsons@americanoffice.com.     More information on American Office: www.americanoffice.com

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American Office | December 9, 2011

Charles and Ray Eames are icons of design and at the core of Herman Miller’s modern classic collection.  Watch the documentary of the Eames epoch on PBS December 19th.   View the microsite here: Eames Film

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American Office | December 2, 2011

Icy branches frozen in time glistening under the glow of winter lights…

This year, American Office is giving the gift that will stay with you and your family. As of January 2012, the Leaf Light in classic red will be discontinued – making it a collector’s item. Only a few of these new modern classics remain.

Architects and designers can enter the  ”Winter Lights” holiday drawing to win this timeless prize. Just send an email to rsvp.americanoffice@gmail.com with your name, firm, and address by 12.15.2011

 

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American Office | December 2, 2011

American Office is seeking a self-motivated, creative, and organized person to fill the position of Marketing Assistant.   The position is located in American Office’s Baltimore office with regional travel
to other locations as needed.

The Marketing Assistant will provide support for general external marketing activities including planning events, social media, and participating
in the creation of marketing campaigns and presentations.  The Marketing Assistant will work with the Marketing Manager and Director of Human Resources to assist in internal marketing efforts including company activities, charitable initiatives, sponsorship, amenity items, and other duties as required.

This is an entry-level position ideal for an enthusiastic self-starter looking to get hands-on experience in a corporate marketing department. Candidate should have
an appreciation for interior design.

 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Event Planning
• Social Media / Communications
• Assist with Marketing Campaigns / Projects
• Manage amenity program
• List Management
• Administrative duties as required

 

Candidate will have:

• Demonstrated marketing and event planning experience through internships, school or volunteer activities and employment; experience working in a professional office environment preferred
• A bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing,  Business, Journalism,  Public Relations, Art, Interior Design or related discipline; degrees in other specialties are acceptable if relevance
  can be demonstrated
• Active social media engagement and a desire to repreent the company in venues such as twitter, facebook, etc.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail; Ability to multi-task
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work closely with and communicate well with staff in off-site locations
• Proficiency with MS Office;  Adobe Creative Suite preferred but not required

 

This is a full time salaried position.  Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(K) Life Insurance and paid time
off.

Pleasesubmit resume, salary expectations, and one page writing sample to bentel@americanoffice.com.     More information on American Office: www.americanoffice.com

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American Office | December 1, 2011

Herman Miller has announced that it has obtained Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for select Filing & Storage products.    This includes most Meridian and Tu Filing & Storage with wood or laminate tops or fronts; Passage and 5000 Series Desking with Veneer or Laminate tops; and most veneer flipper door fronts on systems furniture.   FSC Certified product may help to earn points towards LEED Certification.

 

 

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American Office | November 21, 2011

Herman Miller has announced its 2010-2011 dealer awards last week.   We held onto our decade-long Top 10 ranking and earned our company best at #2.  American Office is now the second largest Herman Miller dealer in the world and the largest Herman Miller dealer in the Mid-Atlantic.   Congrats to all!!   #1 watch out – we are coming for your spot!!

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American Office | November 21, 2011

Congratulations to our 2010-2011 pyramid award winners!  2010-2011 was a great year.   A special thank you to our project management, design, sales coordinators, service and headquarters teams – you made it happen! Thank you for all of your   this year.

Individual Award Winners:

• Stephanie Atwood,  Virginia Beach
• Cassie Estes, Charlottesville
• Mary Millet, Richmond
• Tripp Vint, Richmond
• Tim Wallin, DC
• Frank Henry, DC
• Jennifer  Geiss, DC
• Barbara Wise, Rockville
• Kathy Nee, Rockville
• Mel Bertrand, Rockville
• Patricia Marshall, Rockville
• Maria Muller, Rockville
• Robin Somers-Strom, Chantilly
• Howard Burstock, Chantilly
• Dave Chelena, Chantilly
• Michele Verity, Chantilly
• Sheryl Dubick, Baltimore
• Patricia Norman, Baltimore
• Kate Kilmer, Baltimore
• Tammy Heyman, Baltimore
• Robin Senecal, Baltimore
• Luis Ruck, Baltimore

Top Performer:  Luis Ruck, Baltimore

Office to Goal Awards:

• Greg Parsons:  Richmond & Charlottesville Teams Goal
• Frank Mitchell – GSA Team Goal
• Mike Miller -     Rockville & DC  Teams Goal
• Denise Ebert-Carlston – Chantilly Team Goal
• Bob Paulding/ Adil Desai – Baltimore Team Goal

Congratulations team.  You earned it.

 

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American Office | November 17, 2011

Build your plantscape into your wall with DIRTT Breathe.  Breathe mounts to the tile layer of the wall, can be retrofitted on existing DIRTT walls, and mounted to any flat, vertical building surface.  Breathe living walls, or interior plantscapes, to bring nature indoors and beautify and detoxify interior spaces.

Read more about DIRTT’s latest product addition by clicking here.

American Office is an authorized distributor of DIRTT.  We have a dedicated architectural wall team that will design, project manage, and install your modular wall product.   For more information contact Kurt Streib, Architectural Wall Representative at kstreib@americanoffice.com.

 

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