Design Associate, Jonathan Adler

COMPANY: Jonathan Adler

POSITION: Design Associate

SCHEDULE: 5 days 35-40 hours a week, standard hours 9:30AM - 6:30PM. Weekends as needed.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Jonathan Adler is a design company dedicated to bringing Modern American Glamour to our customers’ lives.

Our work environment reflects Jonathan’s personality and the products he creates—inspiring and fun. Our commitment to outstanding design, impeccable materials, and unparalleled craftsmanship is at the core of everything we do—from our Soho headquarters to all of our stores. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, and are always seeking passionate, like-minded individuals to bring Jonathan’s mission to life.

JOB PURPOSE:

A Design Associate is responsible for driving business through excellence in networking with and selling to interior design and retail Clients alike. A Design Associate is tasked with developing new relationships, repeat sales and future business with designers, B2B, B2C and end users, with a primary focus on the residential, commercial, and small business markets while upholding excellent Client service and assisting in general showroom functioning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Grow designer and retail Client base.

· Establish lasting design and retail Client relationships through outreach and follow up, including in-home design consultations.

· Partner with the showroom team to achieve and exceed the goals of the showroom.

· Master product knowledge and brand design inspiration – tell our story.

· Uphold best-in-class service and selling standards.

· Attend relevant industry events to network and develop Client base.

· Perform store opening and closing duties, including making bank deposits

· Accurately execute operational tasks such as ringing sales, receiving stock, shipping merchandise and maintaining the standards of the showroom.

· Participate in special showroom functions as directed by the showroom manager. This includes showroom upkeep and maintenance, floor sets, Client events, team meetings and physical inventory.

· Work on any other responsibilities as assigned by management.

· Work on special projects as needed.

ESSENTIAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Proven ability to deliver excellent Client Service while delivering sales goals

· Proven ability to “close the sale”

· Ability to articulately tell the story of the brand through product knowledge and brand design inspiration

· Polished verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team

· Outstanding problem solving, interpersonal, and time management skills

· Excellent at building relationships both internally and externally

· Ability to problem solve - anticipate challenges, ask questions and react accordingly

· Proficiency at multi-tasking, prioritizing and organizing

· Microsoft Windows proficiency, especially Word and Excel

· AutoCAD proficiency a plus

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 3+ years of retail Client service and sales experience, 2+ years in interiors/home furnishings industry

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Interior Design/Architecture a plus

· Contemporary sense of style and culture

· Strong contacts in and knowledge of the local interior design community

· Proven track record of accomplishing goals

· Ability to work varied hours/days to oversee showroom operations.

· Self-motivated

· Team player, who can grasp and deliver the total goals for the division and company

· A positive attitude

Salary: The anticipated hourly rate is $19 per hour plus 1% commission. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, targeted sales goals, location.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.