Interior Design Administrative Assistant

Bedrock Homes Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A real estate development company in Edmonton is hiring an Interior Design Administrative Assistant to provide design advice and manage client orders for window coverings. This part-time position requires administrative experience and knowledge in interior design, along with strong organizational skills. The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, tailored for a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits including health & dental

Flexible spending account

Paid training and development programs

Qualifications

• Two years of administrative experience required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products necessary.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs boxes of blind shipments.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with window coverings selection and design advice.
• Schedule appointments and manage customer inquiries.
• Measure windows and coordinate blind installations.

Skills

Administrative experience

Data entry skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience as a window covering technician

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Administration, Sales, Fine Arts, Interior Design

Job description

Interior Design Administrative Assistant

Carrington Holdings Ltd. – Edmonton, AB

The Carrington Group of Companies is celebrating 50 years in real estate development in Western Canada. Operations include construction in single family homes, multifamily condos, apartment rentals, infill developments as well as land development. We foster a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

About The Position

The Interior Design Admin Assistant will be responsible for assisting clients with their selection of window coverings by providing design advice and following up on existing orders.

This is a Regular Part-Time Position

Schedule: 3 days per week.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits, including extended health & dental, life and disability insurance, and more
• Flexible spending account for additional health and wellness coverage.
• Company matched RRSP program.
• Paid training and development programs.
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule and confirm window designs’ client appointment.
• Departmental reception duties such as receive and welcome clients upon entry to the studio, answer phone calls and escalate inquiries where needed.
• Understand clients’ requests and respond with the appropriate action.
• Measure windows and order the appropriate blinds.
• Schedule installation of new blinds and coordinate blind repairs.
• Pricing window treatments.
• Manage, order, and organize office supplies.
• Receive blind shipments on ordered items.
• Manage departmental truck maintenance such as oil changes.
• Follow up with suppliers, clients and colleagues regarding issues and questions.
  
  

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Administration, Sales, Fine Arts, Interior Design, or related academic field of study is desired.
• Two (2) years of administrative experience with knowledge of Microsoft office products required
• One (1) or more years of experience as a window covering technician, interior designer, or other similar occupation, preferably in the real estate industry.
• Data entry skills required.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs boxes of blind shipments required
• A valid class five (5) driver’s license and personal reliable transportation is required.
• A clean drivers abstract is required for the operation of company vehicles on public roadways.
  
  

This is a Regular Part-Time Position

Schedule: 3 days per week.

To apply, please visit us at https://www.carringtongroup.ca/about-us/careers

Only those who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered for employment. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not be considered.

The Carrington Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

We would like to thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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