We are an established, multi-line representative showroom seeking applicants for a Textile Assistant. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of our Chicago showroom, located at the Merchandise Mart in Downtown Chicago. Our showroom is open exclusively to industry professionals, and you'll be assisting our esteemed clients with their fabric and wallcovering selections, providing them with an exceptional experience.
This role is responsible for supporting the sales team in expanding business by maintaining a deep understanding of our textile and wallpaper lines. Additionally, it involves assisting management with the operations of the sample department, which is crucial to our business.
The ideal candidate is highly-organized, excels at maintaining systematic order, is an efficient communicator, and a self-starter who can take direction well. Needs to be reliable, resourceful, and proactive. Experience in the interior industry preferred, but not required. This is a physical job; you will be mostly on your feet, climbing a 2-step ladder, and lifting boxes up to 50lbs.
Daily Responsibilities:
• Fill sample orders, requested by showroom visitors, sales team, and email correspondences.
• Guarantee availability of memo samples by consistently performing accurate inventories.
• Properly restock returned samples.
• Maintain stock of shipping supplies, shopping bags, pencils, and memo pads.
• Assist in keeping the appearance of the showroom, ensuring sales floor is well stocked.
• Responsible for shipping and receiving showroom packages.
• Supporting Sales Team by preparing estimates, requesting CFA status, and forwarding tracking.
• General opening and closing duties.
