LIBRARIAN/OFFICE ASSISTANT
Company Overview:
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 a part-time Office Assistant/Librarian. We seek to provide exceptional service and strive to create and maintain lasting business relationships with our clients and industry partners. In the USA we have a small team in which each member plays an integral role and contributes greatly to all aspects of our business. A sample for our business is a potential sale and therefore is an integral part of what we do. We are looking for a self-starter, energetic, highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive individual to add to our team. To learn more about our product lines, please visit our website at www.houles.com
Main Responsibilities
- Maintain and organize trim/fabric/drapery hardware sample library
- Pull/mail memo requests for NYC showroom clients and lists from road visits
- Pull/mail overflow memo requests for US agent network
- 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 2026
- 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
- Strong work ethic, ambition, and drive
- Proficient in computer applications (Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook)
- Knowledge of trimming, drapery hardware, and fabrics a plus
- Follow-up, organization, planning, and documentation skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to an international environment
Location and hours:
- This is a part-time position requiring 20 to 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 9am and 5pm. The position is based in our D&D Building office. Remote work is not available.
Compensation & Benefits:
- The position is compensated on an hourly basis.
For consideration, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Leslie Miller at lmiller@houlesusa.com