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Account Assistant

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    People, HR & Administration
  • Amsterdam

Requirements

  • Your communicative skills are well-developed, and you are able to collaborate with people on all levels using tact and diplomacy
  • You have excellent organizational skills, pay attention to detail in all tasks, and possess a natural ability to multitask and your flexible mindset you find it easy to adapt to a variety of tasks, working methods and situations
  • On a personal level, you have a positive and self-driven personality
  • You are a strong service-minded team player with a positive outlook that motivates you to make your challenges a success focused on finding solutions and identifying possibilities
  • Ideally, you have experience from a similar position, preferably in an international company involved in wholesale, retail and/or online activities
  • You are a competent user of MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro, and you are curious and eager to learn new programs
  • It is important that you are fluent in both Dutch and English, both spoken and written

Responsibilities

  • Sales Support and Customer Service: Assisting customers (dealers and architects) with product information, lead time and price information; supporting the sales team; close cooperation with colleagues in operational departments in Denmark to ensure a high level of service can be offered
  • Responsible for sample loans and sample inventory management
  • Communicating new sales tools and new product information to dealers
  • Database management & mailouts: Utilizing the database to keep our contact lists for clients up to date and managing product or event specific mailouts
  • Showroom host for dealers, architects and end customers
  • Facility management of our showroom, office, and warehouse; including working together with our styling team to create a presentable and inspiring space
  • Coordination and planning of staff meetings and events
  • Coordination and catering for meetings
  • Planning, booking and settling of travel arrangements
  • Ad hoc tasks

FAQs

What is the location of the Account Assistant position?

The Account Assistant position is based out of our showroom in Amsterdam.

What kind of company is HAY?

HAY is an international design company focused on reimagining everyday designs through collaboration, drawing inspiration from art, architecture, and fashion.

What are the main responsibilities of the Account Assistant?

The main responsibilities include sales support, customer service, managing sample loans and inventory, database management, hosting the showroom, facility management, coordinating meetings and events, and handling travel arrangements.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Ideally, candidates should have experience in a similar position within an international company, be proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro, and be fluent in both Dutch and English.

How is the working environment described for this position?

The working environment is supportive and positive, allowing for a significant degree of freedom and responsibility in planning an effective work week.

Is prior experience necessary for candidates applying for this role?

While it is ideal to have experience from a similar position, particularly in wholesale, retail, or online activities, it is not explicitly stated as a strict requirement.

How can candidates apply for the Account Assistant position?

Candidates can send their application and CV as soon as possible, and no later than 30 September 2024.

Is there a contact person for further questions about the job?

Yes, candidates can contact John Cain at john_cain@hermanmiller.com for further inquiries regarding the position.

Does HAY promote diversity and inclusion in its hiring process?

Yes, HAY is committed to equal opportunity employment and hires individuals from diverse backgrounds, including people of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, and more.

Are accommodations available for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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MillerKnoll is a global collective of dynamic brands that design and manufacture modern furniture and interior solutions for workplaces, homes, and public spaces. The company focuses on creating innovative, high-quality products that enhance living and working environments, blending form, function, and sustainability. MillerKnoll’s ultimate mission is to design the world we live in for the better, with an emphasis on responsible production and impactful design. Their purpose is to inspire people through thoughtfully crafted spaces that foster creativity, comfort, and connection.