Job Description
Overview :
Under the supervision of our U.S. Pierre Yovanovitch Mobilier Vice President, you will work closely with both internal team members and external clients and partners, including but not limited to :
- The Sales team of which you will be part and which currently includes a Vice President, Sales Associates, Sales Assistants, Gallery Managers, Client Relations Managers, and Sales Administration Coordinators, spread across New York and Paris
- The Design and Development team, which develops specific, tailor-made customer proposals
- The Orders and Planning team that manages the purchase, production and manufacturing of PYMO parts
- The Logistics Team, in particular for the organization of transport services
- The administrative and financial team for the PY Group
Key Responsibilities :
Generate quotes (furniture, transport and installation), purchase orders, invoices and delivery slips and track progressProcess requests received by the Vice President and send commercial proposals and samples to clientsHelp follow up on all sales in a timely and organized mannerHelp manage a robust book of clients and maintain list of contacts assigned by territoryForward requests to the various teams (Design, Production, Logistics) and ensure follow upCommunicate with production regarding potential orders, and ongoing orders that are in-processCommunicate with the logistics manager to ensure that orders are delivered seamlessly and installed properlyBecome acclimated with all facets of the company to later step into an independent sales associate roleAttend PY events in the New York area, including shows or fairs that PY participates inMaintain the Excel dashboard of confirmed sales for Sales DirectorTake part in occasional business travel and installation site-visits in the cityDevelop new client relationships once base knowledge of job is achievedWelcome private and professional clients in the showroomEducate industry professionals and end-users on craftsmanshipSend certificate of authenticityOversee product loan agreementsProfile :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent5 years of experience in sales assistance or administration, ideally in the world of furniture or the art marketExcellent interpersonal skills and strong sense of customer serviceCan be both a strong team player and work independently and proactivelyMastery of the Microsoft OfficeProficiency with QuickBooksFluency in English required, Proficiency in French strongly desiredKey Information
Location of the position : New York - ManhattanType of contract : PermanentJob start : As soon as possibleSalary : Based on profile and experience level