Sample Coordinator
Horizontal Talent · San Francisco, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteSales$22–$25/hrContract
Bring your organization and communication skills to a fast-paced sample coordination role supporting product requests, inventory tracking, and cross-functional collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to help manage short-lead and long-lead sample workflows, support seeding initiatives, and keep sample operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Handle incoming sample requests in a timely manner, coordinating with warehouse processes and keeping requestors informed of status updates and tracking details
- Prioritize multiple requests in partnership with leadership to support urgent deadlines and shifting needs
- Coordinate store pulls and support sample borrowing efforts when needed
- Order long-lead and seeding samples based on deadlines and the sample calendar
- Send regular status updates on pending sample orders and help manage communications with vendors
- Assist with packaging, preparation, shipment, and list management for sample send-outs
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure all seeding grids are current
- Keep the sample closet organized, track outgoing and incoming items, and help ensure all products are accounted for
- Provide professional administrative support to internal teams, editors, and other external contacts
- Help create seeding lists for VIPs, influencers, and media when needed
- Coordinate with mailroom and messenger services to resolve shipping or delivery issues
- Complete photo requests through the internal photo-sharing platform
- Attend team meetings, seeding meetings, and seasonal product kickoffs
Skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear, timely, and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Comfort working cross-functionally with internal partners and external contacts
- Experience with inventory tracking, sample coordination, or similar administrative support tasks
- Ability to stay proactive, responsive, and solutions-focused
- Basic proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and internal workflow systems
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting product samples, seeding programs, or editorial requests
- Familiarity with warehouse ordering, shipping coordination, or logistics support
- Background in fashion, retail, or consumer products
- Ability to adapt quickly and stay organized in a fast-moving environment
- Collaborative approach and willingness to support team needs as priorities shift
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits
Pay
The pay range for this role is $22 - $25 per hour based on qualifications and experience.