Showroom Coordinator: Los Angeles

Place Showroom is seeking a Sample Associate/Showroom Coordinator to join the West Coast Team!

A Showroom Coordinator’s primary role is to work closely with the Showroom Supervisor to maintain a pristine showroom by ensuring that sales tools and sample collections are up to date and ready for appointments. The Showroom Coordinator must keep a thorough knowledge of all brands represented as well as samples in the storage room. This role is responsible for receiving all samples and ensuring they are ready for appointments; this includes, but is not limited to checking in, steaming, tagging and hanging. The Showroom Coordinator will work closely with the Customer Service Team to ensure drops are pulled from the line and only OTS styles are hanging when applicable. This role is also largely responsible for managing Fashion GPS. Further, the Showroom Coordinator will act as an Account Executive when needed during markets and trade shows. This is an entry level role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong time management skills; motivated and takes initiative, works efficiently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well independently; displays dependability and reliability
• High degree of accuracy and organizational skills
• Proven ability to solve complex and multi-layered problems
• Display professionalism when dealing with individuals at all levels in and outside the organization
• Exercises excellent judgment when decision making; sets example for others

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent , Bachelors degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Fashion GPS software and/or similar sample tracking programs
• Experience working in a showroom environment

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to maintain standing position up to 60% of the workday
• Must possess the ability to kneel, bend, stoop and reach regularly
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 30 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Must possess a valid drivers license
• Ability to meet the needs in the position’s physical demands summary
• Salary range: $22-24/hr commensurate with experience