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.

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

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American Office | February 3, 2012

American Office is seeking a motivated, customer-service driven individual to fill the position of GSA Sales Coordinator in Washington, DC.

The Sales Coordinator provides customer service and administrative support to American Office’s federal government customers and sales team.   This role is ideal for detail-oriented, team players who are seeking an administrative role in a fast-paced sales organization.

 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Customer Service
• Creation of sales quotes, order entry and reporting
• Database management and order monitoring
• Preliminary research on products, vendors, and customer requests
• Assistance with RFP/ proposal process
• Administrative duties

 

Candidate will have:

• 1-2 years of customer service, administrative, or clerical experience in a professional office setting
• Familiarity with Federal Government Procurement
• Polished, professional verbal and written communication skills
• 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 sales quotes, and basic math skills
• Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience using internet and databases for research
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be fluent in English

 

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 | January 13, 2012

American Office is seeking highly motivated, space planning professionals to join our team as Project Designer(s) in multiple markets.  This skilled position is ideal for commercial interior designers who thrive in a team environment.

The Project Designer works alongside a dedicated Account Executive to fulfill client’s design needs. The Project Designer provides interior design and space planning services including developing layouts, designs, specifications, finish concepts, and color and materials solutions for systems furniture, seating, casegoods and related furniture and components.  Additional duties include assessing client requirements, developing conceptual design plans and elevations, product research, field measuring and verification, programming of space, communicating with vendors, and preparing installation drawings.

 

Required skills:

• Working knowledge of commercial office space planning
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2009 or higher, Cap Studio
• Ability to learn new planning, drawing, design, and specification software
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to customer service
• Excellent attention to detail; Ability to multi-task and respond in quick time frames
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Candidate will have:

• Contract furniture planning and specification; Herman Miller preferred
• Graduate of a four-year program with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design.
• 2 to 5 years of commercial furniture design experience; contract furniture dealership preferred
• AutoCAD 2011, Cap Studio 2011

 

This is a full time salaried 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 | January 6, 2012

American Office is seeking a driven sales professional with experience working with a variety of organizations for the role of Account Executive in Northern Virginia.  This key role represents American Office and our contract furniture partners, including Herman, in the Washington, DC marketplace.

The 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 furniture terminology, workplace trends, and existing relationships in the Washington, DC business community 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
• Business Development / Sales experience in the DC metromarketplace
• Experience working in or with  Architecture, Interior Design, or Real Estate
• 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 Denise Ebert-Carlston, Director of Sales at dcarlston@americanoffice.com.     More information on American Office: www.americanoffice.com

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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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