Creative Office Resources- Strategic Relationship Manager (Copy)

Written By Jillian Haney

Preferred years of experience: 3-5 years

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Strategic Relationships Manager plays a critical role in cultivating meaningful engagement with key influencers across the commercial real estate network — with a primary focus on the architecture and design (A&D) community, and additional outreach to project management firms, developers, end users, and real estate professionals. Approximately 50% of the role’s effort is concentrated on the A&D segment, where early influence and thought partnership are essential.

This position is designed for a next-generation relationship-builder — someone with 3–5 years of industry experience, a strong foundation of existing connections, and a demonstrated ability to identify new opportunities, pursue them with focus and consistency, and build momentum with key decision-makers.

With an instinct for connecting people and ideas, the Strategic Relationships Manager is accountable for driving visibility, building trust, and positioning the firm to win new business. A vital component of this role includes the curation, coordination, budgeting, and execution of targeted engagement events — such as roundtables, panel discussions, or showroom gatherings — that bring together design influencers and project stakeholders. This role is also expected to proactively generate leads, participate in networking groups, and contribute to business development intelligence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Influencer Engagement & Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with A&D firms, developers, project managers, real estate advisors, and end users. Join and participate in relevant lead generation/networking groups.

  • Opportunity Identification & Development: Leverage networks to uncover project leads. Generate and qualify new business leads.

  • Event Curation & Execution: Plan and execute high-impact engagement events. Own the full event lifecycle.

  • Internal Collaboration & Insight Sharing: Coordinate with MillerKnoll sales reps. Contribute to monthly pipeline meetings and provide market feedback.

  • Brand Representation: Serve as a brand ambassador. Represent the company at key industry events and forums.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3–5 years of experience in business development, design industry engagement, or influencer management

  • Established network within the A&D community preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, design, marketing, communications, or a related field

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Strategic relationship-building and networking

  • Project and event planning capabilities

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented

  • Strong communication and influencing skills

  • Client-first values and brand stewardship

Additional information on this opening can be found here.

Instructions on where/how to apply: Click here to apply.

Jillian Haney
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