Interior Design Project Expeditor at Design Management Company

MUST HAVE INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of the interior design industry and is comfortable working with luxury clients. They will have solid product knowledge as well as a good understanding of managing day-to-day tasks necessary for purchasing and expediting everything necessary for the company’s interior design clients. This person is extremely organized and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will be the primary point of contact for our vendors in relation to daily operations for project logistics and installations. You will also interface with clients occasionally on general logistics relating to proposals, scheduling, and installations.

Responsibilities:

· Answer phones/handle messages

· Order samples as requested

· Make vendor appointments with Principal and/or design team as needed

· Obtain quotes from vendors for client projects, in conjunction with design team

· Create client proposals in Studio Designer, in conjunction with design team

· Receive/deposit client monies (as needed) and coordinate/confirm payments with remote Controller (for company)

· Purchase approved/paid items for clients; arrange payment with remote Controller as needed (ACH payments etc.)

· Open new trade/vendor accounts and manage existing accounts

· Maintain communication with vendors during order period for client items

· Review incoming items with receiver and arrange for storage and/or deliveries

· Verify all purchases and incidental charges are billed to clients monthly through Studio Designer

· Track and manage outstanding and long lead-time items with reports for design team

· Inform design team of reselections (based on cancelations or damages)

· Handle damage claims with vendor and receiver

· Handle company mail, including FedEx and UPS packages

· Help manage punch list for items and vendors (as needed) during and after client installations, in conjunction with design team

· Manage and order company supplies (via Amazon, etc.)

· Please note this position does NOT require book-keeping i.e.: monthly bank/credit card reconciliations, A/P or A/R, or payroll (they are handled remotely)

Experience required:

· Working knowledge of the interior design industry and FF&E vendors

· Strong organizational skills

· Strong communication skills; please note that discretion is essential for this position when handling client monies and confidential matters

· Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Studio Designer

To apply for this position, please submit:

your resume, and three professional references, as outlined below.

All experience, references and statements related to your application or candidacy are presumed to be truthful and accurate and are subject to validation. Providing false or misleading information, or omitting relevant information, may be grounds for the withdrawal of any application or candidacy. References from former peers and colleagues, rather than the employer itself, may be deemed insufficient and additional information may be required. Design Management Company has sole and exclusive discretion to determine whether the information provided by a candidate is sufficient.

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Design Management Company has over 25 years of networking, resources and experience in the interior design, architecture, construction and home furnishings industry, so we understand businesses and hiring needs. We specialize in helping interior design and architecture firms, showrooms and manufacturers find the best people to work for them. We have a proven track record of recruiting and placing top professionals within the Architecture & Design Industry. Nothing makes us happier than creating the perfect fit.

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