We are seeking an Office Assistant/Librarian to join our NY team. We provide exceptional service and strive to create and maintain lasting business relationships with our clients and industry partners. In the USA we have a small team in which each member plays an integral role and contributes greatly to all aspects of our business. A sample for our business is a potential sale and therefore is an integral part of what we do. We are looking for a self-starter, energetic, highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive individual to add to our team.
This position has many professional growth opportunities, including potential for full-time hours.
Duties:
* Maintain and organize trim/fabric/drapery hardware sample library
* Pull/mail memo requests
* Pull/mail lists from road visits
* Place orders weekly for memo replenishments
* Monitor/evaluate incoming samples and organizational needs of the sample library
* Plan/maintain organizational projects for the sample library including the upcoming implementation of our new Barcode Inventory Management system
* Maintain inventory and order shipping supplies
* Order and maintain all office and kitchen supplies
* Special projects; assembly of presentation boxes, ring sets, hardware samples
* Process client orders for trim books/fabric books/hardware displays
* Assist NYC Showroom Sales team with order entry, order tracking, payment processing as needed
* Assist NYC Showroom Manager with maintaining showroom product displays and vignettes
Requirements:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* This is a physical position in which you will be mostly on your feet and climbing a 3-step ladder
* Ability to work as part of a small team
* Follow-up, organization, planning, and documentation skills
* Proficient in computer applications (Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook)
* Knowledge of trimming, drapery hardware, and fabrics a plus
Established in 1928 Houlès is a 96 year old internationally recognized prestigious brand in the design and decoration industry. HOULÈS is most known for our trimmings, and drapery hardware and our boutique line of fabrics. This is an exciting time at HOULÈS as we have new innovative product launches slated for launch, and technology advancements which we believe are going to take our business to a new level in the USA. This presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join our team as Office Assistant/Librarian.
