Junior Sales Associate

Scalamandre Fabric – Junior Sales Associate

Location:

New York, NY

Status:
Full‑Time

Days:
Monday through Friday

Hours:

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Salary: $55,/yr

Scalamandré is seeking a dedicated and organized Junior Sales Associate to join our New York showroom team. This role is pivotal in supporting our clientele and providing a 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.

• 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.

• 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, memos, and cuttings for approval (CFAs), while managing product reserves.

• 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.

• 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.

• ICHRA
  - Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Great Paid Time Off Policy
• 401k match

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.

55,000 - 60,000 USD per year (New York
- Scalamandre)