Showroom Coordinator

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Showroom Coordinator to join our dynamic and fast-paced Showroom team here in South Shields. This role will be responsible for providing general Showroom Coordinator duties while supporting the central Design, Marketing and Regional Sales teams during launches. You will also assist on key sell ins with set up, pack down and general front of house duties. This role may require administrative support in quieter periods to both the Marketing and Studio teams.

• This role will be based at our showroom in South Shields and the expectation is 5 days onsite*
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Working on reception, organising all appointments, deliveries and the showroom diary of Barbour South Shields.
• Ensuring all individuals are checked in and managing the security of the site whilst in use.
• Managing any deliveries into the showroom, day to day stock management with support of the overall process from line manager.
• Assisting with all launch and sell in activities including showroom set up, steaming of samples, in showroom VM support throughout the season in line with brand guidelines and assisting with pack down.
• Back of House management – ensuring stockrooms are organised, onsite team are fully aware of procedures.
• Coordinating and sending samples between design teams, market and studio needs.
• Supporting the central and sales team with transport, refreshments and organised lunches for meetings and partner appointments.
• Direct phone support to the showroom.
• Managing of contractors and coordinating any maintenance requirements of the showroom and reporting any issues/emergencies to site services.
• Responsible for communicating Fire Safety & Evacuation routes.
• Security, ensuring the building is secure before leaving site.

Admin support for Marketing & Studio teams.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience of working within a similar role.
• Experience of similar organisations, ideally with clothing lifestyle brand.
• Demonstrates high standards of organisation, planning and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with teamwork or working independently.
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate a flexible approach and attitude to workload and working hours.
• Information Technology including: Outlook, Word, Excel & Internet packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interested in and knowledgeable in fashion and shows an affinity towards premium brands.
  
  

Benefits:

• Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• Staff shop
• Healthcare cash plan
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Wellbeing support
• 4pm finish on a Friday
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Length of Service Rewards
  
  

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.