Sales, Sourcing, Marketing, & Design Coordinator for GTA Upholstery

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales/Marketing
• Creation of sales reports as needed for all GTA upholstery.
• Serve as US marketing liaison in collaboration with Belgium-based central marketing division for GTA upholstery.
• Manage and coordinate marketing and advertising efforts for Symphony Mills and Ter Molst as directed by Vice President of Sales and Sales Director.
• Manage inventory and ordering process of sales team supplies such as sample hangers, books, cards, Ter Molst headers & labels, Vivalife headers, Linenlife headers, etc.
• Maintain sales representative territory assignments and direct changes with IT as necessary.
• Source marketing materials through USA suppliers.
• Track furniture market placements for GTA upholstery.
• GTA showroom lead and coordinator. Includes High Point and Phoenix Showrooms.
• Testing coordinator for GTA upholstery.

Sourcing
• Manage R&D process of new Symphony Mills products
o In coordination with Belgium sourcing counterpart, monitor and track new fabrics through all stages of development.
o Organize test results/product specs for Symphony Mills and Ter Molst.
o Manage and track initial testing of new fabrics with internal/external quality labs.
o Create and maintain fabric information sheets for Symphony Mills and Ter Molst.
o Initiate new SM item setup as necessary.
o Review new SM developments with US sales team and provide feedback to Belgium team.
o Order initial inventory of new SM products.
o Order initial inventory of sample hangers, books, and cards.
o Maintain SM “new line” board in team war room.
o Provide progress updates as necessary.
o Track SM upholstery design requests.
o Travels to China (number of trips TBD).

• Testing/New Product Development (Ter Molst)
o Liaison between designer and testing by keeping track of the testing file.
o Update information for spec sheet labels in system based on the testing file and product set up information.
o Order & manage flag material (when we are low on sample stock + for new Showtime collections) + keep track of Ter Molst deadlines.

Trade Shows
• Collaborate on showroom design/layout with Creative Director, TerMolst Senior Designer, Vice President of Sales and Sales Director.
• Manage showroom expense budget for Symphony Mills and Ter Molst.
• Manage process of ordering new furniture and upholstering furniture.
• Coordinate logistics of moving furniture in and out of showroom as necessary.
• Maintain inventory of necessary office supplies at showroom.
• Maintain and publish trade show calendar in Teams
• Create and maintain sample request forms...
• Maintain daily tally of sample requests.
• Plan menu and order food for showroom meals, snacks, refreshments, etc.
• Assist salespersons with product presentations as necessary.
• Assist in keeping showroom clean as necessary.
• Purchase furniture, food, beverages, supplies for showroom as necessary.
• Manage storage and auction of showroom furniture and accessories.

WORK EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to interface effectively to manage inter-departmental initiatives.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Pay close attention to deadlines.
• Detail-oriented.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Results-driven.
• Very organized.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma required, baccalaureate degree preferred.