Assistant Sales Representative – Luxury Window Coverings

Assistant Sales Representative – Luxury Window Coverings
Solé Shades | Fountain Valley, CA

Employment type: Full-time, non-exempt (hourly, overtime eligible)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with occasional weekend availability for client appointments or events
Compensation: $28.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience
Reports to: Operations Manager
Work location: In person — Fountain Valley office and workroom

ABOUT SOLÉ SHADES

Solé Shades is a luxury, female-owned manufacturer and designer of hand-crafted custom window coverings, drapery, roller shades, hardware, motorized shading systems, and wall coverings. From our Fountain Valley workroom, we partner with interior designers, builders, architects, and discerning homeowners across Southern California to deliver exceptional products and white-glove service from first consultation through final installation.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Assistant Sales Representative with hands-on window coverings experience who enjoys working directly with designers and clients across the full arc of a custom project.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Sales Representative supports our sales team in both selling and delivering custom window covering projects. The role blends client consultation and design-trade relationship building with the hands-on project coordination that follows a sale: field measuring, proposal preparation, order processing, and follow-through to installation.

This role requires prior experience in the window coverings industry. You should already be comfortable with custom shade and drapery terminology, product specification, and the measuring standards the trade depends on.

This is a strong fit for someone with industry experience who wants real ownership of client relationships and a clear path toward a full-cycle Sales Representative role.

The position is based at our Fountain Valley office and is approximately 50% office and 50% field, with regular travel to residential and commercial job sites throughout Southern California, and occasional time at our Costa Mesa showroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales and client development

• Host designers, builders, and clients for consultations at our Fountain Valley office and Costa Mesa showroom
• Advise on product selection, specifications, and pricing for custom projects
• Support outbound outreach to generate qualified opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with interior designers, architects, builders, and high-end homeowners
• Maintain an organized pipeline and accurate client records in our CRM
• Support the sales team in meeting monthly and quarterly goals, with growing individual accountability over time

Project coordination

• Prepare proposals and quotations for clients and designers
• Conduct residential and commercial site measurements throughout Southern California
• Take accurate final field measurements for custom window coverings prior to production
• Review project specifications and verify order accuracy before release to production
• Coordinate orders, production timelines, and installation scheduling
• Serve as a point of contact for designers, builders, homeowners, and vendors on project status
• Track project milestones and follow up on outstanding items through to resolution
• Maintain organized project files, documentation, and customer records
• Resolve client questions and project issues promptly and professionally
• Attend job site visits
• Coordinate closely with the Production, Sales, and Installation teams

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior window coverings industry experience is required — sales, project coordination, measuring, fabrication, or installation
• Working knowledge of custom window treatments, including shades, drapery, hardware, and motorization
• 2 years of sales, account management, project coordination, or other client-facing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, personable presence aligned with a luxury brand environment
• Strong organizational and time management abilities; comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines at once
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated and comfortable balancing inbound client activity with proactive outreach
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Valid California driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience measuring for custom window coverings
• Familiarity with motorization systems such as Somfy or Lutron
• Reading and interpreting architectural plans and elevations
• Proposal writing or estimating experience
• An existing network within the design, construction, or luxury residential space
• Customer service experience on luxury residential projects

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Field measuring requires the ability to use and climb an A-frame ladder, work at heights, reach overhead, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Reliable daily driving to job sites is a core function of the role.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $28.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Mileage reimbursement for business use of personal vehicle
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Beautiful high-end residential and commercial projects

WHY SOLÉ SHADES

We take real pride in our craftsmanship, our service, and the team culture we have built. If you enjoy seeing a project come together — and working with designers, builders, and homeowners to create beautiful spaces — we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief note about your window coverings experience.

Solé Shades is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $30