S.P. Richards Company is hiring: Designer in Atlanta

Job Description

Summary :

The primary goal of a Designer is to contribute to SPR profitability through support of the dealers' furniture sales initiatives, including space planning, project, and bid management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Location : Hybrid role based out of Atlanta, GA

Key responsibilities :

• Space Planning, project and bid management
• Working with Regional Sales Managers – Furniture on key furniture sales opportunities
• Serving as the point of contact for design for key large customers and Lorell Diamond Dealer Showroom Program
• Collaborating with Regional Sales Managers – Furniture and customers on design specifications
• Coordinating with furniture vendors to generate bid and project pricing

Inquire, research, and provide customer feedback on the status of furniture orders.

Answer customer furniture inquiries via phone; provide customer service.

Achieve assigned performance goals.

Meet project commitment dates.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to :

• Assist furniture merchandising to achieve department and company goals
• Design customer layouts using Giza / 20-20 Software, including product list
• Work with furniture vendors on project registration and bid pricing
• Form and maintain vendor and customer relationships
• Maintain a spreadsheet of all bids, projects, and special pricing requests, including status updates. Negotiate vendor invoice pricing using approved strategies and tactics.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience :

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in design with at least three years of experience in commercial furniture design, customer service, and project management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in commercial furniture design is preferred.

Language Ability :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Math Ability :

Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions. Calculate markups and gross profit margins.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.

Computer Skills :

Expert level in Giza / 20-20 design software, with CAD skills as a plus. Proficiency in Excel, Word, Internet, E-mail, and relevant software for order processing, inventory, manufacturing, and databases.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment :

Moderate noise level typical of an office environment.

Physical Demands :

Regularly required to sit, handle or feel with hands, reach with arms, talk, hear, and taste or smell. Frequently walk. Occasionally lift up to 10, 25, and 50 pounds as needed. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.