What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Showroom Sales Assistant - PT position at fschumacherco?
About Schumacher
Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500 employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.
Our competitive advantage in the industry is the people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:
- Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Take Ownership & Accountability
- Be Solutions-Oriented
- Demonstrate Courage
- Practice Adaptability
- Embrace Collaboration
We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.
About The Role
Our Schumacher North America Sales Team is seeking a Retail Sales Assistant for our Charlotte Boutique. This role will report to the Retail Sales Manager. Expected hours for this role will be 20-22 hours weekly, with some Saturdays, half-days, and event days included as needed.
Retail Sales Assistant Job Description:
- Maintain sample room inventory by ordering samples and filing replenishments.
- Handle client sample requests, both over the phone and in person.
- To support the wholesale sales team where required and assist with all visual aspects of the showroom.
- Assist the sales team by gathering and shipping samples to clients.
- Help maintain the showroom floor by hanging new products and removing discontinued products as needed.
- Maintain showroom collateral (marketing materials, shopping bags, supplies, etc.)
- Greeting retail clients and offering them assistance.
- Taking payments for purchases and packaging purchases.
- Inspect shipment of new stock as they come in, checking to make sure orders have been filled correctly and looking for damage.
- Provide support for general showroom requests and projects.
- Monitor and order inventory for retail boutique.
- Oversee the visual Merchandising of the store.
- Keeping the store fully stocked.
- Replenishes product inventory.
- Organize and plan in-store events for clients.
Retail Sales Assistant Job Requirements:
- 1-2 years of experience working in a retail or showroom environment.
- The ability to multitask and be proactive in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to do some lifting (20-50lbs max).
- Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the luxury interior design industry.
- Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
- Proficiency in MS Windows and Office suite.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A positive attitude.
Benefits Package
Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.
Wealth Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
- 401K Plan
Health Benefits:
- Dental Coverage
- Medical Coverage
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- TELADOC
Other Benefits:
- 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Company Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
- Pet Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Parental Medical Leave
- Child Bonding Leave
- Employee Discount
F. Schumacher & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
Salary : $150 - $500
