Lawrence Essentials, a high-end tabletop accessories company, located in the Flatiron District, is seeking a committed career driven individual for a customer service representative position. This individual should be detail oriented. Their responsibilities will include data entry, invoicing, managing customer credit checks and collection calls. Most importantly candidate will be responsible for providing customer support to all existing and new accounts.

Responsibilities

• Data entry

• Invoicing

• Manager customer credit checks & collection calls

• Providing customer support to all existing & new accounts

Job Requirements

• Strong customer service background or recent college grad

• Exceptional & proven oral and written communication skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook

• Knowledge of Quickbooks, though we will instruct a favorable candidate who does not have this

• Positive & effective phone manner with an eagerness to grow in the Home Fashion & Hospitality Industry

Educational and Professional Requirements

• College degree preferred

Please E-mail resume to:

 whitney.gates@lawrenceessentials.com

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Reporting to Vice President/Group Manager, provide detail-oriented administrative, sales, and financial support to the Global Home Textiles and Global Home Décor shows, while building a strong foundation in what it takes to produce, market, sell, and manage a successful trade show event. 

George Little Management is the largest producer and marketer of trade shows for consumer goods in North America.   We serve industries as diverse as gourmet housewares, home furnishings and hospitality, and are best known for our gift shows on which the company was founded.  We are involved in the production of nearly 40 tradeshows annually, featuring more than 25,000 exhibitors and attracting some 420,000 attendees.  Employees of GLM enjoy a competitive salary along with an excellent benefit package, including medical benefits, 401(k), vacation, and paid parking or mass transit commutation supplement.  Learn more about us at www.glmshows.com.

Responsibilities

• Responding to phone and e-mail inquiries from current and prospective exhibitors

• Maintaining exhibitor database and financial records with daily computer input.

• Coordinating contract-mailings, broadcast faxes, e-mails, and other exhibitor communications.

• Maintaining files of correspondence, exhibitor information, contracts, etc.

• Liaising with GLM support departments, as needed.

• Assist in managing the show office on site.

Job Requirements

• Ability to multi-task in a team-oriented environment while paying close attention to detail.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational, administrative, customer service, and interpersonal  skills.

• Computer experience with Microsoft Office Applications and knowledge of AS400 a plus.

• Ability to work with global customers from varied cultures.

Educational and Professional Requirements

• College degree preferred

Experience

• Previous office/administrative experience required; related experience in home products and/or retail sales is a plus

 

Please E-mail resume to Kion Turner: kturner@glmshows.com

Ph:  914-421-3218   Fax:914-948-2381

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Assistant designer for New York-based home textile company, Park B. Smith, Inc. 

Responsibilities

• work closely with graphic and design departments.

• put together presentation boards for meetings and archives.

• photograph and color correct products.

• provide mock-up samples when needed.

• compile and maintain digital files for our records.

• special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

• proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

• ability to work well under pressure and multi task.

• basic color sense and fabric knowledge.

• good organizational skills.

• attention to detail.

• knowledge of Excel and Outlook.

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Recent graduate, Bachelor's Degree

Please E-mail resume to: mmaley@pbsltd.com or Fax:212.889.1802

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Job Requirements

• Answering phones

• Researching the trade journals

• Entering change of position info we highlight into our database

• Search specific information from the internet

• Work with enthusiastic energy and willing to adapt to the office routine as it evolves through the year

Salary  $12/hr

Luxury bed linens importer in Edison NJ seeks Product Development Assistant to be involved in developing product lines from concept to execution.  Candidate should be extremely organized, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.  Solid computer skills required..

Job Requirements

• Manage packing inventory globally

• Manage sew in labels, packaging, hang tags, jboards

• Develop new packaging concepts for new product intros

Educational and Professional Requirements

• 1 to 2 years experience

Please include salary requirements, as resumes without salary requirements will not be considered.  For consideration, submit resume as a Word document to:

resume@sferrabros.com

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Luxury bed linens importer in Edison NJ seeks Home Furnishings Designer.  Excellent color skill and experience developing prints required.  Must understand how to create a cohesive and saleable collection across multiple classifications.

Job Requirements

• Create concept boards and research new techniques

• Design of new product collection -- includes bedding, sheeting, throws

• Design of existing table linens collection

• Design of decorative pillows

• Design of Baby bed linens

• Translate designs into clear and concrete direction for overseas factories to produce samples

Educational and Professional Requirements

• 3 years experience in home textile design required

Please include salary requirements, as resumes without salary requirements will not be considered.  For consideration, submit resume as a Word document to:

resume@sferrabros.com

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The Creative Director is a dynamic team leader who can develop, nurture, and project a consistent creative vision for the Company and our Clients.  Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing, the Creative Director is responsible for representing and communicating creative and business philosophy, methodology and capabilities to current and potential clients, as well as across all departments. The Creative Director develops and executes account growth strategies with account core team members to meet account P&L goals. 

The Creative Director must balance brilliant creative work, time and budget.  The Creative Director will assume a role that is recognized and utilized by staff as well as our clients as our leader for high-level interactive creative and strategic direction. The Creative Director will be able to attract, develop and retain top creative talent.

Job Requirements

• Expertise identifying and evaluating fashion trend analysis

• Design and execute high quality integrated interactive communications against strategic business objectives.

• Proven ability to lead and inspire strategic creative development.

• Broad experience creating innovative creative solutions using interactive media technologies.

• Strength in messaging, strategy and branding.

• Expertise in information architecture, user-interface specification, functionality specification and interactive design.

• Strong understanding of front-end interactive design solutions for back-end data systems.

• Working knowledge of capabilities of different platforms and browsers, and their design constraints on the Web.

• Strong time management and creative resource management capabilities.  

• Maintains an awareness of status and project deliverables of all discipline group members' project work.

• Participates constructively in inter-department communications.

• Manages, prepares and presents new business development and project
  presentations.

• Contributes to the evolution and maintenance of creative discipline
  workflow.

• Speaks publicly, representing the company's creative discipline.

• Contributes to the communication, demonstration and evolution of the quality standards of creative product to clients.

• Maintains a current level of professional knowledge, with a continued focus on professional training and development.

• Maintains a professional network and key resource contacts.

Educational and Professional Requirements

• BA/BS in Graphic Design or related program strongly preferred.

• 8-10 years of hands-on creative leadership experience in an agency with Fortune 1000 clients very desirable.

• Must have successfully directed / managed multidisciplinary creative teams in the production of Internet and multimedia products; and has worked in multi-disciplinary teams that included art directors, designers, writers, and programmers.

Compensation

• $80-90K, negotiable based on demonstrated experience and expertise; relocation available.

PRINCIPALS ONLY: Submit resume with WORD-based cover letter and
resume as attachments to:

chads@americanblinds.com

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Responsibilities

• Answers incoming wholesale customer telephone calls regarding product line, placing sales orders, shipping orders, and setting up new customers.

• Process some incoming wholesale order fulfillment via phone/internet/fax and prepare the orders for shipment.

• Interprets customer issues and directs to resources within the company.

• Supports nationwide sales representatives with product line, inventory, customer orders, and general questions.

• Performs some technical, specialized, complex and somewhat difficult office administrative work requiring the use of independent judgment.

• Prepares reports and some minor presentations.

Job Requirements

• Highly organized, efficient and able to multitask.

• Ability to organize own work, coordinate assignments, setting priorities, meeting deadlines and following up on assignments with minimum direction.

• Professional speaking ability with customers on the telephone, ability to communicate efficiently with co-workers as well as customers.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.

• Proficient in Windows platform.

• Ability to learn new technology.

• Excellent written and oral communications.

• Ability to take initiative and use independent judgment.

• 2-3 years of work experience.

E-mail resume & contact information to:

info@lunares

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The Assistant Buyer would Non Apparel Buyer with daily buying office responsibilities in a unique sports related environment.

Responsibilities include:

Educational Requirements

·    College

Kravet is looking to fill an intern position here in the Product Development studio of Kravet Fabrics. This would be a good opportunity for someone in school. Would love someone with a positive attitude and hard working mentality. We do have fun, but we always work hard. Benefits of this position include:

*Gain familiarity with diverse woven fabric qualities and mills

* Hone color sensibilities

* Exposure to textile showrooms and everyday design studio workings

Responsibilities include:

* General design support

* Organization of color library and swatches

* Open and distribute new fabric samples

* Make creative boards, sales history boards, etc.

* Provide general office support
 

Job Requirements

* Must be neat, detail oriented and able to multitask

* Understanding of color and trends

* Ability to work in a fast paced environment

* Knowledge of photoshop very helpful

*  We prefer someone who can work full time, or 2 to 3 full work days a week,
    but will consider half day applicants.  The salary is $8.00 an hour.

Using the header "Product Development Design Intern"
 Please respond to:

Elaine.thuener@kravet.com

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Revman International, Inc., an internationally recognized bedding and bath design and marketing firm, is currently seeking a Design Assistant. This position will report directly to the Design Director of Bath.  This position offers a recent college graduate the opportunity to utilize your design inspiration and technical expertise to create lifestyle driven bath collections for internationally recognized designer brands. The Design Assistant is involved in all aspects of developing new products, from conception to approved product, ready to order.

As a Design Assistant you will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of working with the varied materials that will be needed to develop innovative hard accessories as well as experience with the print and jacquard aspect of textiles. In addition, you will have the opportunity to travel  internationally to work hands on with our vendors in producing the designs. 

The Design Assistant will be an integral part of building Revman as a key bath resource in the industry through fashion leadership and technical  proficiency. Our company is committed to the success of our bath business  and we are looking to build a strong creative team that will help us  continue to grow this area.

Responsibilities

• Development of unique bath products/collections to meet merchandising and customer needs and deadlines.

• Communicate internally and with overseas vendors throughout the development process

• Opportunity to travel to factories to facilitate production of prototypes and product approvals

• Maintain knowledge of market and fashion trends

• Assist in customer presentations

Job Requirements

• B.A., B.S, or BFA Major in Design or Product Development

• Proficient in Photoshop CS, Illustrator CS, Excel, and Word

• Related experience in bath, gift, or tabletop a plus

• Strong project management skills

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Must be willing to travel internationally

Other

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Relocation package not available

• Revman International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

E-mail resume & contact information to:

hr@revman.com

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To execute initial design concepts into a final sample that can be successfully handed off to production,  Baltic Linen Company.

Responsibilities

• Work with design director in the development of new ideas and product concepts.  Shop market for fabric, trim, technique, print and trend ideas.  Work with fabric development manager and design director in the research and utilization of new and unique fabrics.

• Prepare ideas, sketches and instructions for outside design resources, sample-makers, and studios.

• Work with design director and studio assistants/freelancers in the creation of presentation and/or trend boards for customer meetings.  As required, attend customer presentation meetings.

• Assist in guiding freelancers in the development of mechanicals and engraving requests for sample development.  Create mechanicals and pitch colors as needed to meet deadlines.

• Create specifications for sample development with overseas suppliers.  Check all information and mechanicals for accuracy, to insure a clean hand-off to production.  Also insure that specifications and mechanicals are kept up to date in PLM as samples evolve in the development process.

• Review strike-offs, lab-dips, and samples with design director and product manager.  Comment directly to supplier as required.  Troubleshoot pricing or technique issues as requested by design director or product manager.

• Develop a final, customer-approved sample that can be successfully handed off to product managers for execution in production.  Must meet pricing parameters and timeline requirements.

• Develop print ready artwork using Photoshop and Illustrator programs.

Send cover letter and resume to:

Jbergerblc@aol.com

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The Assistant Showroom Manager for Ann Sacks has the primary responsibility for supervising day to day operations of the office staff and all office functions within the Store to ensure our customers are serviced in a correct and efficient manner. This responsibility includes effective supervision of the administrative staff and the sales staff, adherence to company policies and procedures and attainment of profitability and financial objectives within the store.  Serve as Store Manager when Manager is absent.

Reports To:

Store Manager

Key Responsibilities

1.  Supervision

• Determine and maintain the appropriate level of sales staff in order to service the customer base effectively.

• Recruit new sales staff in conjunction with the Manager - Human Resources when your supervisor approves additional sales associates.

• Partner with the store Manager in any disciplinary action deemed necessary and maintain proper documentation.

• Partner with store Manager to authorize support staff vacation schedules.

• Coordinate work flow of support staff according to job descriptions and temporarily reassign duties to accommodate for sickness, vacation, lunch breaks and staff shortages.

• Determine when to hire temporary help.  Work in conjunction with the Store Manager to hire temporary help.

• Execute performance reviews of support staff in conjunction with the Store Manager.

• Monitor accuracy of tasks performed, project deadlines and the work loads of support staff.

• Perform and coordinate training of all new and temporary support staff.

• Supervise accuracy and completion of signed time sheets on a weekly basis. Complete bi-weekly payroll form accordingly and present to the Store Manager for signature.

• Assist with completion of support tasks when necessary.

• Determine when to hire temporary help.  Work in conjunction with the Showroom Manager to hire temporary help.

• Execute performance reviews of support staff in conjunction with the Showroom Manager.

• Monitor accuracy of tasks performed, project deadlines and the work loads of support staff.

• Perform and coordinate training of all new and temporary support staff.

• Supervise accuracy and completion of signed time sheets on a weekly basis. Complete bi-weekly payroll form accordingly and present to the Showroom Manager for signature.

2.  Communications

• Advise Store Manager and sales associates of pro-forma accounts non-responsive to 2nd reminder letter and Net 30 accounts over 60 days past due.
• Manage customer service experience.
• Alert Store Manager of any visitors to the store from Kohler, Baker Corporate Office, Building Management, and all visitors from our related suppliers, manufacturers and competitors.
• Communicate with local receiver to monitor proper documentation of deliveries into the system and MDB (Miscellaneous Debit)/MCR (Miscellaneous Credit) generation for discrepancies.
• Communicate with Store Manager prior to waiving any miscellaneous charges or making balance adjustments to a customer account.
• Communicate with and/or request the involvement of the Store Manager when unable to achieve problem resolution through regular channels or to customer satisfaction.

3.  Administration

• Primary key holders for opening/closing processes in a timely manner, making certain doors are open for business in the morning and locked at the end of the day.  Includes turning on/off music system.
• Manage office supply inventory. 
• Maintain payable invoice file copies and forward all original Showroom payable invoices after approved for payment by Showroom Manager.
• Monitor proper performance and maintenance of office equipment.  Alert the Store Manager when maintenance is needed.
• Manage all daily accounting functions, and review all orders to ensure compliance to policy.
• Authorization of PO's (Purchase Orders) for office supplies, equipment service etc. and to operate within budget allocated on annual Plan. Maintain and order all office supplies with approval of the Store Manager.
• Run the Open Credit Memos Report weekly.  Perform or assign follow up.
• Run Order Management Report weekly.  Perform or assign follow up.
• Run the Full Accounts Receivable Report monthly and perform follow up.
• Review, authorize, and properly code invoices for payment/chargeback as appropriate by Central Office; advise Manager of any questionable or excessive expenses when indicated.
• Run and own all relevant daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports.

Relationships & Contacts

• Reports to Store Manager
• Reporting relationships:  All Sales Associates; Administrators; Receptionist/Stock
• Organizational relationships:  frequent daily contact with all members of store staff; daily (supervisory/supplemental assistance) contact with support staff; frequent contact with sales associates in daily operations; frequent contact with General Office support/administrative personnel; occasional contact with Office Supervisors in other Baker Knapp & Tubbs' Stores; minimal contact with upper management

Education and Certification Required for This Role: 

• Minimum 2-yr. Associate degree in business/accounting/computer related concentration or equivalent experience is required.

Experience

• Prior supervisory experience within an office environment is preferred.

Compensation

This position will have a salary level of $45,000 - $50,000 depending on experience, and a great benefits package.  There will be terrific room for advancement in the future.
 

Send cover letter and resume to:

Patricia.Petralia@annsacks.com

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Responsible for all marketing and marketing-related activities within the organization.  Leads the development of strategic marketing plans and oversees all aspects of tactical execution.  Manages branding strategy, new packaging development, consumer insights and promotional programming.  Works closely with Design and Sales on new product development, acting as a cross-functional liaison between design, sales and manufacturing.   Job is in Ware, Massachusetts.  Founded in 1993, Berkshire Blanket, Inc., is a national supplier of premium quality blankets and throws, including the highly regarded Berkshire, Better Living, Nautica and Liz Claiborne brands. Berkshire strongly believes in creating the highest quality products and enjoys a reputation for cutting edge innovation through superior design. For additional information on Berkshire Blanket, please visit www.berkshireblanket.com.

Reports To:

President & CEO

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic marketing plans, including product line marketing objectives, strategies, tactics and supporting budgets.

• Play a lead role in garnering insights on market dynamics, including consumer,  customer and competitive trends.

• Act as an internal liaison with the sales team, providing required sales information and support for new product concepts.

• Provide input on branding strategies and pricing strategies by customer and product line.

• Act as liaison with licensed branding partners, responsible for jointly developing annual marketing plans.

• Working with the sales team, develop and execute promotional support programs.

• Works with sales force and internal management team, identify optimal product portfolio/SKU rationalization.

• Identify new business opportunities based on consumer trends and market gaps.

• Work as link between sales and design team to ensure clarity around customer  requirements, managing the internal communication and commercialization  process.

• Manage all aspects of new package development and or existing modifications.

• Manage all advertising and public relations.

• Liaison for advertising agency of record.

Education and Certification Required for This Role: 

• Bachelors in Marketing; MBA is preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant brand management/CPG experience.
• Strategic marketing experience coupled with executional experience.
• Broad range of marketing experience across a product life cycle.
• New product development/commercialization experience
• Experience working with a brokered sales force.
• Consumer Insights: Qualitative and quantitative research experience.
• Experience managing licensed brands.
• Advertising agency management.
• Ability to design and execute promotional programs.
• Strong financial acumen.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong leadership skills

• Consummate team player

• Highly motivated with a hands on approach

• Comfortable working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment with a willingness to manage details and work with limited resources

• Exhibits professional maturity

• Strong communication (oral, written and presentation) and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external constituents.

Compensation

Berkshire offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and realistic potential for growth and advancement.

 

Send resume to:

rick@berkshireblanket.com

cooper@cswprivateequity.com

Oversee multiple areas of product develop and design to produce new products that reflect market trends and match customer needs.  Job is in Ware, Massachusetts.  Founded in 1993, Berkshire Blanket, Inc., is a national supplier of premium quality blankets and throws, including the highly regarded Berkshire, Better Living, Nautica and Liz Claiborne brands. Berkshire strongly believes in creating the highest quality products and enjoys a reputation for cutting edge innovation through superior design. For additional information on Berkshire Blanket, please visit www.berkshireblanket.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather market data on key fashion trends: including fabrication, materials, color schemes and designs looking forward to next season.
• Regularly shop competitors to keep abreast of trends.
• Travel Europe/Asia to identify emerging themes and new inspirations with PD Director and VP
• Drives global conceptual vision for the division.
• Present and sells seasonal concept to sales team and executives.
• Identify key business opportunities to be developed and ensures design team has clear understanding of product line.
• Ensures that all final design details and pre-production samples are approved.
• Develop staffing and succession plans.
• Provide direction and clarify objectives. Evaluate and appraise performance.
• Determine workload for staff; recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
• Mentor, educate and develop creative staff.
• Lead and facilitate licensee daily communication and meetings.
• Participate in key company strategic initiatives
• Present seasonal product trend information (inspirations and facts) to senior management
• Create and present boards/presentations for customers and sales teams

Education and Certification Required for This Role: 

• Minimum 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Cad technology; Nedgraphics, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Excel and Word

Experience

• Minimum 7-8 years product design experience.
• 5 years management experience.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong leadership skills

• Consummate team player

• Highly motivated with a hands on approach

• Comfortable working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment with a willingness to manage details and work with limited resources

• Exhibits professional maturity

• Strong communication (oral, written and presentation) and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external constituents.

Compensation

Berkshire offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and realistic potential for growth and advancement.

 

Send resume to:

rick@berkshireblanket.com

mhiggins@berkshireblanket.com

cooper@cswprivateequity.com

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Lifetime Brands, $300 Milllion Housewares/Consumer Prods company, one of LI's TOP 100 co's, based in Nassau County LI, marketing products under various trade
names Farberware, Hoffritz, KitchenAid, Pfaltzgraff is seeking a Mac Graphic artist.

Responsibilities

• package design

• layout production

• preflighting mock-ups

• creating signage for trade shows, stores and showrooms.

Reports to:  Product Development Manager

Education and Certification Required for This Role: 

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent a plus

Experience

2+ years of package design experience. Must be proficient with QuarkXpress, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat; MAC OSX platform
 

Send resume w/salary requirement & history to:

Art Department, Lifetime Brands[artdept@lifetimebrands.com]

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Showroom Salesperson/ Customer Service Representative at the Isadora &
Mizrahi Showroom in the new gift building 7W 34th Street.

Isadora & Mizrahi is a highly respected and established repping showroom, representing around 15 different lines; all of which are leading giftware manufacturers in the industry. Salespeople gain valuable showroom sales experience as well as being able to work directly with manufatcurers and buyers from a variety of the most influential independent, department, and discount stores internationally. The hours are strictly 9-5, Monday through Friday with some weekend hours during trade show weeks.

Education and Certification Required for This Role: 

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent a plus

 Please respond to:

Isadora Frost
(212) 447-0611

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Berkshire Blanket, Inc., a national supplier of premium quality blankets and throws, including the highly regarded Berkshire, Better Living, Nautica and Liz Claiborne brands, seeks a Director of Design to oversee multiple areas of product develop and design to produce new products that reflect market trends and match customer needs.  For additional information on Berkshire Blanket, please visit
www.berkshireblanket.com.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions:

* Gather market data on key fashion trends: including fabrication, materials,
   color schemes and designs looking forward to next season.
* Regularly shop competitors to keep abreast of trends.

* Travel Europe/Asia to identify emerging themes and new inspirations with
   PD Director and VP
* Drives global conceptual vision for the division.
* Present and sells seasonal concept to sales team and executives.
* Identify key business opportunities to be developed and ensures design
   team has clear understanding of product line.
* Ensures that all final design details and pre-production samples are
  approved.
* Develop staffing and succession plans.
* Provide direction and clarify objectives. Evaluate and appraise performance.

* Determine workload for staff; recommend effective processes and procedures
   to improve workflow and results.
* Mentor, educate and develop creative staff.
* Lead and facilitate licensee daily communication and meetings
* Participate in key company strategic initiatives
* Present seasonal product trend information (inspirations and facts) to
   senior management
* Create and present boards/presentations for customers and sales teams

Education, and Experience Required for This Role: 

* Minimum 7-8 years product design experience.

* Minimum 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.

* 5 years management experience.

* CAD technology; Nedgraphics, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Excel and Word

 Please respond to:

David Brogna, InHome and FIT
[David_Brogna@fitnyc.edu]

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This position offers the opportunity to utilize your design inspiration and technical expertise to create lifestyle driven bedding collections for internationally recognized designer brands and private label development. The Design Director will be responsible for all aspects of developing new products for his/her assigned brands from conception to approved product, ready to order. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing prints and woven textiles as well as cut and sew fabrication knowledge. You will also have knowledge of production possibilities from experience in international sourcing and product development.

The ideal candidate will offer a strong mix of fashion leadership, technical proficiency, and management skills. Our company is committed to the success of our brands and we are looking for an inspired leader who will help us continue to grow our business.


Responsibilities include:

* Supervise all aspects of development of unique bedding products/collections to
   meet merchandising and customer needs and deadlines

* Supervise assistants and freelance artists to execute finished design concepts

* Communicate internally and with overseas vendors throughout the development
   process

* Travel to factories to facilitate production of prototypes and product approvals

* Maintain knowledge of market and fashion trends

* Manage a design budget

* Supervise and train assistants in all aspects of design and product development

* Participate in customer presentations

Reports to:  Vice President of Creative Services

Education and Certification Required for This Role: 

* B.A., B.S, or BFA Major in Design or Product Development

* 7-10 years experience in design/product development/sourcing

* 1-2 years experience managing a staff

* 1-2 years experience managing a budget

* Strong project management skills

* Strong verbal and written communications skills

* Must be willing to travel internationally
 

Using the header "Bedding Design Director"
 Please respond to:

Human Resources, Revman International, Inc.
[hr@revman.com]

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Position is in the Product Development Department at Donna Karan
Home.  It is an the entry level position.
 

Reports to:  Product Development Manager

Education and Certification Required for This Role: 

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent a plus

Experience

Ok without experience, but some experience can be plus.

 Please respond to:

Amanda Mettler, Director/Product Development, CHF Industries
[amettler@chfindustries.com]

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Job Duties:

• Sales/Profitability - Monitor margins by customer, by pattern. Monitor royalty rates on all customers. Estimate monthly sales margins. Review and liquidate edited/aged inventories to FOA and other third tier customers. Review changes in standard cost. Collect SOM information from RL and work with customer service/planning on adjustments, communicate launch dates to RL. 50%

• Third Tier Sales - Production/Discontinued/Seconds Liquidation - Develop pricing grids; compile discontinued inventory listings and distribute to appropriate customers.  Negotiate pricing with customers. Monthly monitoring of edited, aged, and seconds inventory for liquidiation. Initiate and present product programs for customers.  Prepare for and participate in customer meetings.  25%

• Promotional Offerings - Meet with RL account managers individually to access needs.  Schedule production.  Work with Melvin Kelley to assure that royalty exceptions have been captured.  10%

• RL Account Managers -- Act as intermediary between sales and customer service on delivery issues. Follow up with sales associate on order status/priority.  Review SOM information w/RL before sending to planning. 10%

• General Maintenance - Prepare pricing for RLBC to Marketing Manager. Audit royalty discrepancies; review and sign off obsolete inventory disposal; review and sign off obsolete packaging.  Prepare for and participate in step chart meeting and planning meetings.  5%

Reports to:  Abby Shapiro, VP - Business Development

Education and Certification Required for This Role: 

• 4 Year College Degree Business Major Preferred

Experience Required for This Role: 

• Minimum Two Year Retail Management Experience
• Minimum One Year Wholesales Sales Experience
• Minimum Two Years Business Management Experience
• Strong Computer Skills
• Self Start, able to work on multiple tasks effectively
• Able to take initiative to work on multiple tasks effectively

 Please respond to:

Carolyn D'Angelo, SVP [D'Angelo.Carolyn@wphome.com]

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Create Bath and Body Products from concept to production. The position involves the creation of new products and communication with factories overseas for product sourcing and development.
 

Reports to:  Cecilia Vetralla, Product Development Manager

Education and Certification Required for This Role: 

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent a plus

 Please respond to:

Cecilia Vetralla, Enchante Accessories [ceciliavs@ench.com]

Marketing, Customer Service Coordinator in Tabletop for Richard Ginori, 41 Madison Avenue, NYC

Reports to:  Andrea Berta, Vice President

Education and Certification Required for This Role: 

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent a plus

Experience Required for This Role: 

• Proven sales experience to deal with retail accounts as well as with media relations.

 Please respond to:

Andrea Berta, VP [ABERTA@ RGINORI1735USA.COM ]

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Job Duties:

• Management of Costco Warehouse (Store) inventory levels

• Plan order/PO creation

• Ordering/ Replenishment order creation based on:

  • Re-order points

  • Min/max quantities

  • Order/consumption

  • Forecasting units

• Consistent delivery performance

• Minimal stock-outs

• Maintain high service-levels

• Maintain lead-times

• Decreased inventory write-offs/ write-downs

• Constant communications with Costco, Sales and Internal Support Teams

• Address any issues immediately

Reports to:  Director, Sales Operations

Education and Certification Required for This Role: 

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent a plus

Experience Required for This Role: 

• 3-5 years of experience at a durable goods manufacturer/supplier
  company(ies)
• 3-5 years Supply Chain or Customer Service experience

General Characteristics: 

1. Strong verbal and written communication skills

2. Strong Customer Service & Analytical Skills

3. Strong P/C skills with emphasis on MS Excel

4. Demonstrated understanding of Supply Chain Services in Manufacturing, Distribution, Warehousing and/or Transportation

5. Proven ability to work in a team environment and multi-functional groups

6. Ability to operate in a start-up environment/situation

7. Ability to achieve business results through influencing people outside of a direct reporting relationship

 Please respond to:

Beth Banks, HR Consultant [bbanks@sleepinnovations.com]

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Please respond to:

Beth Banks, HR Consultant [bbanks@sleepinnovations.com]

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Please respond to:

danielle horn [dghorn70@yahoo.com]

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