Junior Sales Associate

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Company Info: As a legendary American luxury brand, Scalamandré’s mission is to inspire interior designers with beautiful decorative textiles, wallcoverings, trimmings and furniture of the highest quality. Scalamandré’s commitment to the art and craftsmanship of its products has been the company’s hallmark, and its clear sense of integrity has produced a rich heritage of uncompromising quality and excellence. Long a destination for connoisseurs of classic design, Scalamandré’s legacy began over ninety years ago when Franco Scalamandré began producing silk reproduction textiles for historic properties. For many decades, the Scalamandré weaving in New York City, manufactured the finest, most luxurious and exquisitely crafted mill, based fabrics, trimmings and wallpapers for the best-dressed interiors in America. Scalamandré continues to showcase its iconic designs today, as well as exciting new introductions that reflect the most current design and color trends in modern interiors. Throughout its history and to this day, Scalamandré has been called upon by many of America’s most extraordinary properties. Historic restoration and cultural commissions number well over a thousand. Among these are The White House, the United States Capitol, United States Treasury, Monticello, Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, The Morgan Library, Wrightsman Galleries at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Winterthur, the Mansions of Newport, Radio City Music Hall, and the Metropolitan Opera House. Additionally, Scalamandré remains the preeminent resource for America's leading designers and decorators for their most distinguished custom textile, wallpaper and trimmings projects. In early 2017, Scalamandré merged with Stark Fabric, operating under the Scalamandré name. In addition to continuing its eponymous brand, Scalamandré added to its family the prestigious Old World Weavers, Hinson and Grey Watkins brands. The company also represents many renowned international brands, such as Lelièvre, Colony and Sandberg. There are twelve Scalamandré to-the-trade showrooms in major metropolitan locations, including its flagship New York location. In addition, its products are distributed around the world, through sales representatives and agent showrooms. Stark Scalamandré Fabric provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Scalamandre Fabric – Junior Sales Associate Location : Troy, MI Status: Full-Time Days: Monday through Friday Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Salary : $50,000-52,000/yr Scalamandré is seeking a dedicated and organized Junior Sales Associate to join our Troy, MI showroom team. This role is pivotal in supporting our clientele and providing luxury experience, specializing in our world-renowned fabric, wallcovering, and textile collections. You will assist in the sales process from initial textile selection through order completion, ensuring a seamless experience for the interior design trade. The ideal candidate is a polished, detail-oriented professional with a passion for textiles and interior design, possessing the ability to balance client interactions with meticulous administrative and order-processing precision. Core Responsibilities Client Relationship Management & Training Client Engagement: Greet and assist trade clients—including interior designers, architects, and decorators—within the showroom environment. Client Training: Learn to confidently train and guide clients on product collections, materials, custom capabilities, and design solutions. Showroom Presentation: Assist with showroom merchandising, sample organization, and the ongoing maintenance of luxury displays. Proactive Service: Support senior sales associates and showroom management with client follow-up, rapid response inquiries, and sample requests. Sales Operations, Processing & Expediting Order Processing: Meticulously enter and process client orders, quotes, and payments accurately within the company system to ensure seamless execution. Order Expediting: Serve as a core point of contact for tracking order fulfillment, working closely with customer service and operations teams to expedite shipments and resolve delays. Logistics & Samples: Coordinate fabric sample shipping, transfers, memo memos, and cuttings for approval (CFAs), while managing product reserves. Multi-Showroom Coverage & Flexibility Showroom Rotation: Maintain the flexibility to travel and work between the primary New York showroom and a potential new showroom lease location at 200 Lex as needed. Brand Ambassadorship: Act as a consistent, professional representative of the Scalamandré brand across both physical showroom locations, market events, and product training sessions. Job Requirements Experience: 1–2 years of experience in luxury retail, showroom operations, interior design, hospitality, or a related field is preferred. Knowledge: A genuine passion for interior design, textiles, and decorative arts. General knowledge of the industry is highly valued (a bachelor’s degree in interior design, Fine Arts, or Business is a plus, but not required). Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM platforms, sales reporting software, and order entry systems is a strong plus. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a natural ability to build professional relationships and train clients on product lines. Organization: Meticulous organizational skills with a strong focus on documentation, order tracking, and "best-in-class" follow-up techniques. Mindset: A polished, professional presentation with a team-player attitude and the ability to multitask effectively between multiple fast-paced showroom environments. Benefits: ICHRA - Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental Benefits Commuter Benefits Great Paid Time Off Policy 401k match