Furniture Project Coordinator
Empire & Co. · New York, NY · Yesterday
OTHR$60k–$75k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Aid in the preparation of quotes and orders, ensuring accuracy in pricing and product details.
- Cover with vendors to confirm order details and follow up on acknowledgments.
- Maintain updated records of client interactions and order statuses in our internal systems.
- Support the sales team by managing small to mid-sized projects under supervision.
- Organize and color-code floor plans and product counts for client presentations.
- Aid in the creation of sales reports and documentation required for meetings.
- Request and track Certificates of Insurance (COI) as needed for project installations.
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries and ensuring timely responses.
- Aid the team in organizing and preparing materials for client installations, including managing punch lists, and assisting with the resolution of any discrepancies.
- Collaborate with the Senior Sales Coordinators and Sales Managers to ensure all projects are completed on time and within scope.
- Confirm receipt of purchase orders with vendors.
- Confirm receipts of acknowledgments from vendors.
- Create and manage vendor requests for deposits.
- Lead resolution of acknowledgment discrepancies.
- Create order status reports (initiate and maintain throughout).
- Create operations requests (advise union/non-union; standard time or overtime).
- Assist in the preparation of installation packages/binders.
- Manage punch list documentation (dates, advising clients).
- Order punch list items (if necessary/requested).
- Create laser and RA tickets when PM is not involved to prompt freight claims.
- Complete installation.
- Invoice upon delivery and installation.
- Manage day two orders.
- Maintain client contact to ensure satisfaction.
Qualifications
- A High School Degree plus 1-2 years of professional experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Steelcase and Hedberg experience required.
- Furniture or dealership experience a plus but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to take initiative and think proactively.
- Comfortable handling multiple tasks at a time.
- Prioritization and organization skills.
- Critical thinking capabilities to solve any issues.
- Understanding and adherence to deadlines.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
Salary
$60,000 - $75,000 based on experience.