Amode is a high-end furniture company and we are looking for a talented individual to join our showroom team in west London as a showroom assistant intern. The right candidate is a true people-person, has excellent written and verbal communication skills and is a quick learner. The role will focus on the day-to-day operations of running a high-end furniture showroom and is a great opportunity for someone to enter into the luxury furnishing and interior design industry.
The role
work with showroom team to respond to specific customer inquiries (phone/email/in-person)
work one-on-one to develop genuine relationships with clients
prepare quotes and proforma invoices
arrange to ship out samples, catalogues and product specification sheets to prospective clients
maintain and contribute to housekeeping and visual merchandising set by design/visual team
actively supervise the showroom and act as host to our in-store guests
manage incoming/outgoing mail and deliveries
list new items to our website and ensure all pricing and signage is on the showroom floor
ensuring the showroom is fully stocked with stationary, promotional materials and supplies
research and create care guides for specific types of furniture
organise and catalog our fabrics, leathers and materials samples
assist with other tasks as needed (showroom events, ad hoc tasks, photoshoots, marketing initiatives, re-fits etc)
The ideal candidate
a self-starter that thrives in an entrepreneurial work setting
is a people-person and has excellent verbal and written communication skills
intermediate office software skills such as Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
has a passion for modern furniture and design
Internship information
hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm
three days per week, including Saturdays
salary: £7 per hour
potential to become full time for the right candidate
www.amode.co.uk
Application deadline: November 16, 2015
How to apply
To apply email your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’d be ideal for this position to jobs@amode.co.uk