Love Home Fabrics
Sales, Sourcing, Marketing, & Design Coordinator for GTA Upholstery
Love Home Fabrics, Reidsville, North Carolina, United States, 27320
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 productso 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#J-18808-Ljbffr
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 productso 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#J-18808-Ljbffr