American Office | May 3, 2012

Are you going to NeoCon this year?  Join us at Herman Miller’s showroom at the Merchandise Mart on  June 11-13 to see what new innovations are launching this year.

Need CEU credit?  Tuesday, June 12 at 11 a.m.,  Herman Miller will be presenting a CEU on “Learning Spaces Research Program: Assessing the Effectivness of Learning Spaces” at the Mart in room 7-A (7th floor).  Register Here  – Registration Code is T266.

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American Office | May 3, 2012

Click to view and vote! What Makes Your Campus Green? Who answered the question best? Vote for your favorite video now.  Herman Miller’s third annual Student Video Contest challenged students to show us how their campus is green.

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American Office | April 27, 2012

American Office and Herman Miller raised $4200 for Art with a Heart on April 26 at The Modern Classic.   Art with a Heart provides programming to enrich the lives of under-served children, youths, and adults with art.

25 Baltimore interior designers turned Eames Molded Plastic Chairs into modern art.  View images of the chairs here.

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American Office | April 2, 2012

Join American Office and Herman Miller for a night celebrating the art of furniture.   On exhibit: 25 modern classic Eames chairs turned into modern art.  This juried art show and reception at the University of Baltimore will have a silent auction benefiting Art with a Heart.   Prepare to be inspired.

April 26, 2012   6-9 p.m.

University of Baltimore, Student Center

21 W. Mt. Royal Ave.  Baltimore, MD 21201

RSVP through our event website:  www.modernclassic.eventbrite.com

Suggested donation:  $10.  All proceeds go directly to Art with a Heart a 501 (c) (3) organization.

Event Partners:  The Garayta Group, SitOnIt, Maharam

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American Office | March 16, 2012

American Office is seeking two driven sales professionals with experience working with a variety of Federal and Department of Defense Agencies for the role of Government Account Executive in the Washington, DC metro area.  This key role represents American Office and our contract furniture partners, including Herman Miller, in the DC metro marketplace.

The Government 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 Government 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 federal procurement regulations and terminology, workplace trends, and existing relationships with Federal Government end-users are 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 government related experience in interior design, sales, project management or federal procurement
• Business Development / Sales experience in Washington, DC 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
• 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 Frank Mitchell, Director of Sales at fmitchell@americanoffice.com.     More information on American Office: www.americanoffice.com

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American Office | March 16, 2012

American Office is seeking a driven sales professional with experience working with a variety of Federal and Department of Defense Agencies for the role of Government Account Executive in the Hampton Roads area.  This key role represents American Office and our contract furniture partners, including Herman Miller, in the southeastern Virginia marketplace.

The Government 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 Government 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 federal procurement regulations and terminology, workplace trends, and existing relationships with Federal Government end-users are 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 government related experience in interior design, sales, project management or federal procurement
• Business Development / Sales experience in Hampton, VA 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
• 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 Frank Mitchell, Director of Sales at fmitchell@americanoffice.com.     More information on American Office: www.americanoffice.com

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American Office | February 18, 2012

American Office is seeking detailed-oriented, customer-service driven individual to fill the position of SeviceNet Coordinator in our Baltimore, MD office.

The ServiceNet Coordinator assists the Lead InterMarket Project Manager in coordinating logistics, organizing data, and providing customer service to affiliate businesses and their clients.  This role requires a high level of attention to detail, proficiency in MS Excel, and above-average communication skills.

The position is ideal for candidates seeking a long-term growth role at afast-paced, sales driven organization.

 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Customer Service
• Database management and order monitoring
• Creating and updating reports in MS Excel
• Assisting with project logistics
• Administrative duties

 

Candidate will have:

• 2-3 years of customer service, administrative, or clerical experience in a professional office setting
• Ability to work closely with and communicate well with staff and customers
• Excellent attention to detail; Ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize a heavy work load, in a fast paced, frequently changing environment.
• Proactive customer service personality; ability to take initiative
• Comfort with quantitative functions including creating spreadsheets, verifying quotes, and basic math skills
• Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel; Experience with business databases and comfort with technology
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be fluent in English
• Preference to candidates with experience in Contract Furniture or related industries

 

This is a full time position.  Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(K), Life Insurance and paid time off. Please submit resume to hr@americanoffice.com.

More information on American Office: www.americanoffice.com

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American Office | February 4, 2012

American Office and DIRTT Environmental Solutions unite to host two screenings of the award-winning documentary Carbon Nation. The first showing will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 at the Harbor East Landmark Theater in Baltimore, Maryland. The second showing will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6 at the Landmark E Street Theater in Washington, D.C.

To register for complimentary tickets for Baltimore, please visit www.carbonnationbalt.eventbrite.com or for Washington, D.C. visit www.carbonnationdc.eventbrite.com

Carbon Nation is a 2010 documentary about solutions to climate change. Directed by Peter Byck, the optimistic film celebrates inspiration and action. The documentary spreads the idea that environmental solutions are viable and available. The film strives to answer the questions posed in Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth; Byck follows a group of people who demonstrate what the world can do in the face of such disastrous events.

American Office and DIRTT Environmental Solutions are sponsoring a complimentary screening of Byck’s documentary. Tickets are free to the public. The companies partnering on this activity encourage environmentally sustainable decisions in the workplace.

DIRTT is a sustainable architectural wall manufacturer. Founded by Mogens Smed and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, DIRTT Environmental Solutions started manufacturing Agile Architectural Solutions in May 2005. It has since become the leading movable wall manufacturer in North America.

American Office is a nationally recognized contract furniture dealer with locations in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.  American Office helps their clients get the most value from their investment; partnering with them throughout the life of their furniture and positioning them for growth.

American Office is an authorized distributor of DIRTT Environmental Solutions and Herman Miller brand products. More information about American Office can be found on www.americanoffice.com.

For more information about the event, please contact jswarm@americanoffice.com

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American Office | February 3, 2012

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