Overview
Berkeley Design Center is a design showroom with emphasis to tile and a resource center providing a diverse selection of building materials for the Bay Area since 1986. Conveniently located at Berkeley’s Ashby BART Station, just minutes from Downtown Berkeley and Oakland and less than thirty minutes from San Francisco, Berkeley Design Center is the place to go for innovative and quality products at reasonable prices.
With an emphasis on sustainable and environmentally conscious products, the Berkeley Design Center has been pioneering the use of porcelain tile, bamboo, cork, natural linoleum, energy efficient lighting and water saving bathroom fixtures. We have been committed to the environment from the very beginning. We pride ourselves in showcasing products that are sourced from companies that maintain responsible, sustainable environmental practices and manufacturing processes. Berkeley Design Center operates in an environmentally responsible way since its inception and is recognized as a Green Business by the Bay Area Green Business Program.
We are seeking a full-time receptionist and administrative assistant to manage our showroom and assist clients. The ideal individual will have a positive attitude, an interest in general design, punctual, and is willing to work at least 40 hours a week, including 4 hours on Saturdays. While the core activities and responsibilities for this position include answering the phone, greeting our clients and assisting them with their questions, the individual will have an opportunity to help develop other marketing initiatives, such as social media and business development communications (e.g. newsletters, marketing collateral, etc.)
Position Responsibilities
Managing showroom responsibilities to include:
- Answering the phone
- Greeting the clients and assisting them with the various products on the floor
Managing vendor purchase orders (p/o.), to include:
- Organizing itemized p/o lists to be submitted to vendor
- Tracking purchase deliveries
- Material ordering and deliveries
- Client appointments
Client Follow-Up:
- Contact current clients to follow-up on outstanding projects
- Contact undecided clients to assist in purchase decisions
Required Skills:
- Must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
- Communication Skills, including interpersonal, written, and email
- Reliable, professional and hard working
- Ability to learn and understand product specifications and installations
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management
- Self sufficient, limited need for direction
- Knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment, including online and traditional faxing
- Ability to multitask as the showroom can be a fast-paced environment
- Ability to Lift 50 lbs. occasionally
Desired Skills:
- Interest in interior design, color
- Graphic design software skills
- Social media management (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, Pinterest)
Minimum Requirements:
- Some college education, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Most have basic math skills,
- Valid Driver License and reliable transportation.
- Willing to work 40 hours/week
- Minimum one year office administrative support experience
- Design background preferred but not a must
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
Principals Only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.
How to Apply:
Please send a copy of your resume via reply to this posting.
At least one reference needed. Background checks will be performed on qualified applicants.
Must be able to show proof of U.S. citizenship or right to work in the U.S.