Place Showroom is seeking a Sample Associate/Showroom Coordinator to join the West Coast Team!
A Showroom Coordinator’s primary role is to work closely with the Showroom Supervisor to maintain a pristine showroom by ensuring that sales tools and sample collections are up to date and ready for appointments. The Showroom Coordinator must keep a thorough knowledge of all brands represented as well as samples in the storage room. This role is responsible for receiving all samples and ensuring they are ready for appointments; this includes, but is not limited to checking in, steaming, tagging and hanging. The Showroom Coordinator will work closely with the Customer Service Team to ensure drops are pulled from the line and only OTS styles are hanging when applicable. This role is also largely responsible for managing Fashion GPS. Further, the Showroom Coordinator will act as an Account Executive when needed during markets and trade shows. This is an entry level role.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong time management skills; motivated and takes initiative, works efficiently
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work well independently; displays dependability and reliability
High degree of accuracy and organizational skills
Proven ability to solve complex and multi-layered problems
Display professionalism when dealing with individuals at all levels in and outside the organization
Exercises excellent judgment when decision making; sets example for others
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent , Bachelors degree preferred
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong project management skills
Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Fashion GPS software and/or similar sample tracking programs
Experience working in a showroom environment
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Must be able to maintain standing position up to 60% of the workday
Must possess the ability to kneel, bend, stoop and reach regularly
Must be able to regularly lift up to 30 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs
Must possess a valid drivers license
Ability to meet the needs in the position’s physical demands summary
Salary range: $22-24/hr commensurate with experience