SAMPLE LIBRARIAN
About the Company:
Established in 1928, Houlès is an internationally recognized brand in the design and decoration industry. HOULÈS, a French family-owned company, is most known for our trimmings, and drapery hardware. This is an exciting time at HOULÈS as we are focused on growing and expanding our US market. This presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join our team as Sample Librarian. To learn more about our product lines, please visit our website at www.houles.com
About You:
At HOULÈS our goal is to consistently provide exceptional customer service, be a trusted resource, and strive to create and maintain lasting business relationships with every client and showroom we work with. The candidate that would be most successful in this dual role would participate in our collective team effort while also contributing independently. They would have a positive, willing attitude, strong worth ethic, and a friendly disposition. They would be self-motivated, focused, a team player, possess problem-solving skills, multi-tasking abilities, strong interpersonal skills, and a genuine desire to succeed. There is growth potential for the right candidate.
Main Responsibilities:
- Maintain and organize trim/fabric/drapery hardware sample library
- Pull/mail memo requests
- Pull/mail lists from road visits
- Place orders weekly for memo replenishments
- Monitor/evaluate incoming samples and organizational needs of the sample library
- Plan/maintain organizational projects for the sample library including the upcoming implementation of our new Barcode Inventory Management system launching in 2023/2024
- Maintain inventory and order shipping supplies
- Order and maintain all office and kitchen supplies
- Special projects; assembly of presentation boxes, ring sets, hardware samples
- Process client orders for trim books/fabric books/hardware displays
- Assist NYC Showroom Sales team with order entry, order tracking, payment processing as needed
- Assist NYC Showroom Manager with maintaining showroom product displays and vignettes
Requirements/Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- This is a physical position in which you will be mostly on your feet and climbing a 3-step ladder
- Ability to work as part of a small team
- Follow-up, organization, planning, and documentation skills
- Proficient in computer applications (Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook)
- Knowledge of trimming, drapery hardware, and fabrics a plus
Location, hours, and compensation:
- This is a full-time position; Monday – Friday, 9am -5pm, employee is based in our office in the D&D Building. No remote work allowed.
- $20 per hour
For consideration, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Andrea Sierra at asierra@houlesusa.com