Sales Associate & Design Assistant - Haus of Blaylock

Job description

We seek a versatile and skilled individual to join our family-owned design firm as a Sales Associate & Design Assistant. This unique role requires you to manage the day-to-day operations of our brick-and-mortar studio. You will handle retail sales, customer support, inventory management, and assist with design tasks. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver, highly organized, and able to seamlessly transition between design tasks and studio management responsibilities. This candidate can handle an ever-changing, fast-paced, fun environment and a

dapt to diverse duties and responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales Associate

• Oversee the daily operations of the studio, inventory management, pricing, and in-store customer communications and sales

• Coordinate with vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services

• Open and close the store daily

• Manage store inventory through the Shopify POS system and Studio Designer

• Accept packages, unpackage and check for damage, submit and manage claims, input into store inventory systems

• Decorate the store as the merchandise is sold and received

Design Assistant

• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspiring studio environment conducive to creativity and productivity

• Maintain sample library—Track and manage the backroom sample library of fabrics, rugs, stone and tile, paint, wallpapers, etc.

• Create purchase orders and track orders for retail studio and design clients

• Assist the design team with creating client presentations

• Assist with project coordination tasks, including creating project schedules and tracking deliverables

• Collaborate with project managers and designers to ensure projects are executed efficiently and meet client expectations

• Maintain project documentation and files in an organized and accessible manner

• Pick up design materials from vendors when needed

• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services

QUALIFICATIONS

• Great communication and sales skills - must be able to understand the needs of our retail customers

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Office and Google Sheet skills

• Prior experience in studio management or administrative roles is a plus

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively

• Enthusiasm for design and a proactive approach to learning and professional development

• Experience with Studio Designer software, Shopify, CAD, and SketchUp is highly desired

• People Person - Great attitude & communication skills

• NOT a work-from-home position. There are times when you’ll be at the store alone

• Applicant must be willing/able to lift or move heavy furniture around the showroom

• Applicant must be willing to drive

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

At Haus of Blaylock, we believe a home should reflect our truest self – celebrating the life we’ve lived and inspiring the life we dream of. The mission of Haus of Blaylock is to craft beautiful, elegant, & well-curated spaces for our clients that inspire a vibrant, love-filled life both inside and outside the home through custom interior design services.

Haus of Blaylock is owned & operated by Brenda Blaylock, an award-winning designer with over 25 years of experience – spanning residential and commercial projects. Haus of Blaylock excels in crafting interior experiences that reflect the client's needs while staying grounded in a cohesive design language that heightens a space’s aesthetic and creates both tangible and visual moments of joy in our clients’ everyday lives.

Haus of Blaylock has years of experience working with artists, artisans, and builders on full turn-key projects. We design, manufacture, and deliver custom pieces - including custom drapery, bedding, upholstery, woodworking, and floral arrangements.

Our team is dedicated to fostering an environment that values creativity, diligence, innovation, respect, and joy.

Haus of Blaylock is thrilled to invite you to join our team and Fort Worth's premier interior design studio.