Design Assistant and Sales, Luxury Kitchen and Bath showroom. An exciting opportunity to work for European Kitchen Center, a luxury kitchen company. European Kitchen Center is a boutique kitchen and home design company in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We are seeking a Design Assistant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-end projects throughout NY/NJ. The successful applicant will have previous luxury kitchen/home design experience with strong design, sales, and interpersonal skills. Key Responsibilities: Communicate with clients to ensure a positive showroom and design experience. Drive sales through experience and strong sales techniques Efficient at measuring interior spaces accurately (using the metric and imperial systems) Creates kitchen designs and layouts using the client's specifications and measurements using in-house software Providing expertise on the products available Pricing and creating proposals for each client. Coordinate closely with technical designers and project managers to ensure a smooth project outcome. Coordination with vendors, architects, designers, and any sub-contractors Managing multiple clients at once Manages and builds a high-quality relationship with the client to increase the generation of leads by referral Operates with high flexibility in working hours; attends social events. Must be available at least one day on weekends. Ability to make site visits during project milestones. Maintain showroom displays for client presentations. Skills and Experience: Experience in sales and design is preferred Exceeds client’s needs by meeting deadlines and providing updates throughout the project's progress (Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design Preferred) Proficient at interior design space planning and residential construction Experience working with Architects, Designers, and General Contractors is desirable Experienced at serving customers and developing client relationships Enthusiastic and customer service focus High-end retail experience is a plus Design and computer skills, Marketing skills are beneficial.
The right Wholesale assistant will play a key role in helping the sales manager maintain the business of important, high-volume accounts for major department stores in social occasion/daytime dresses. This role requires an organized, detail oriented, and motivated individual who wants to further their career within a dynamic, industry-leading company. Will also play a key role in ensuring that all aspects of our photoshoot process run smoothly, from gathering and organizing sample garments to overseeing the shoot itself. Job description: Assist and support sales manager with major accounts in all aspect of sales Assist in showing the line in the showroom Participate in sales meetings Sending photos to buyers recapping their interests in the line Sending and tracking samples to buyers for style-outs as requested Ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the showroom sample line Chasing down all unconfirmed orders from accounts, resolving inconsistencies Monitoring all in season and replenishment orders Compiling and tracking weekly retail selling performance Working with sales manager to track monthly sales and stock performance. Processing and keying bulk orders received from major stores Reconciling purchase order confirmations against bulk orders and communicating to buyers any discrepancies that need to be corrected. Create style information templates and provide buyers as needed. Run our photoshoots from the beginning of the gathering process to the actual photoshoot styling the models in our garments. Position requirements: Bachelor’s Degree - Fashion Industry Preferred but not a must 1 year experience as a Wholesale Sales Assistant Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook a must Must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: Associate (Preferred) Experience: Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred) Wholesale Sales: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person