Part - Time - Retail Sales Internship - Charlotte

Part-Time Retail Sales Internship - Charlotte

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers "celebrate the feeling of home". Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what's come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and an attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is people. We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:

• Transparent
• Ownership & Accountability
• Solutions-Oriented
• Collaborative
• Open
• Empowering

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.

Part-Time Retail Sales Intern

Our Schumacher North America Sales Team is seeking a Part-Time Retail Sales Intern for our Charlotte Boutique. This role will report to the Retail Sales Manager. Please note the schedule for this role is Part-Time (Ideally 20 Hours Per Week).

Retail Sales Assistant Job Description:

• Maintain sample room inventory by ordering samples and filing replenishments.
• Handle client sample requests, both over the phone and in person.
• Support the wholesale sales team where required and assist with all visual aspects of the showroom.
• Assist the sales team by gathering and shipping samples to clients.
• Help maintain the showroom floor by hanging new products and removing discontinued products as needed.
• Maintain showroom collateral (marketing materials, shopping bags, supplies, etc.)
• Greeting retail clients and offering them assistance.
• Taking payments for purchases and packaging purchases.
• Inspect shipment of new stock as they come in, checking to make sure orders have been filled correctly and looking for damage.
• Provide support for general showroom requests and projects.
• Monitor and order inventory for retail boutique.
• Oversee the visual merchandising of the store.
• Keeping the store fully stocked.
• Replenishes product inventory.
• Organize and plan in-store events for clients.

Retail Sales Assistant Job Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience working in a retail or showroom environment.
• The ability to multitask and be proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to do some lifting (20-50lbs max).
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the luxury interior design industry.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Proficiency in MS Windows and Office suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude.

F. Schumacher & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.