Product Assistant, Floor Covering

Kravet Inc. has been selected as a 2023 US Best Managed Company for the third year in a row! Sponsored by Deloitte* Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. In addition, Kravet Inc. is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Kravet Inc. This year, 87% of employees said it’s a great place To Work – 30 points higher than the average U.S. company.

Position summary:

This person will coordinate the process of preparing carpet sampling to be placed in the sales field. Process information and handle relevant support materials. Be knowledgeable of the product line by traveling and merchandising showrooms.

Key responsibilities:

• Initiates flow chart and coordinate sampling from open purchase orders to showroom launch.
• Conveys shipments to workrooms, SC warehouse or overseas.
• Create allocations, distribution, packing list, print sell sheets to insure samples rollout efficiently.
• Label creation, label applications and prototype assembly when needed.
• Maintains master sample distribution log in Microsoft Excel.
• Communicating with mills by collecting & recording all information for new programs and special requests.
• Oracle data entry - adjustments, Individual or bulk.
• Price list - edit, oracle extractions using excel to manipulate data on a regular basis
• Proofing sales tools, such as price list & catalogs
• Assists Product Development Department with sales meetings, licensees, or special requests.
• Communicates with showrooms of all sample related activities.
• Monitoring needs for refills, research missing best sellers, SC memo and reorder.
• Travel for showroom merchandising when needed.
• Lifting up to 30 pound boxes when needed.

Requirements

Additional requirements:

• Associate degree or higher.
• Self starter & ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management, problem solving & follow-through skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Flexibility to travel is a must (sometimes on weekends).
• Experience with administrative tasks.
• Strong verbal, written & reading.
• Microsoft/G- Suite proficient. Advanced Excel skills a plus.
• Prior Industry experience is a plus.
• Positive can-do attitude, with a willingness to take on any task to meet department goals.
• A goal-oriented, team player.
• Salary Range: $23.08 - $28.21 per hour.

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that Kravet Inc. believes, at the time of this posting, that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. Only where an external candidate has extensive experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would Kravet Inc. consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

More about Kravet Inc.

The family’s commitment to innovation has helped the company transform from a small fabric house to a global leader, representing brands and designers from all over the world. Kravet Inc. owns Kravet, Lee Jofa, Groundworks, GP & J Baker, Brunschwig & Fils and Donghia— specializing in style, luxury and exceptional design. With locations in North America and worldwide, Kravet Inc. offers the highest level of customer service, quality products and web technology for today’s design professionals.

At Kravet Inc. we value the different social identities that make us who we are. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents the many different cultures, experiences, and viewpoints that reflect our communities. Our promise is to be open to learning and to be an inclusive employer and partner, with thoughtful strategies and practices that amplify the different voices of our industry.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.