Ancillary Product Designer & Sourcing Specialist

Officeworks Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Officeworks Inc. seeks an Ancillary Specialist to define and manage ancillary product specifications for large-scale projects. You will qualify vendors, develop pricing strategies, and assemble product assortments in collaboration with sales teams and clients.

You will meet deadlines, attend events to showcase offerings, and present options to clients, architects and designers while aligning with budgets and lead times. Team collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in related design or ancillary role.
• Proficient in CET, CAP 2020 Worksheet, Trueview, Mural.
• Basic knowledge with MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel and google suites.
• Must work well in team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review ancillary scope with the sales team and provide creative direction.
• Effectively sets and meets multiple project deadlines simultaneously.
• Attends internal and external events to enhance education of ancillary products and new offerings.
• Meets with clients, architects and designers to review and present ancillary product options and materials.
• Brainstorming on solutions to meet client aesthetics, budgets, and lead time.
• Prepares and provides creative content for proposals and client-facing materials.
• COM Knowledge (fabric application on ancillary items)
• Clearly articulate ideas in written and verbal formats.
• Basic knowledge of price points; comparing product pricing to identify alternatives as needed
• Understanding product lead times and their impact on project timelines.
• Gathering RFP pricing as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

CET

CAP 2020 Worksheet

Trueview

Mural

MS Excel

Google Suites

Job description

Officeworks Inc. seeks an Ancillary Specialist to define and manage ancillary product specifications for large-scale projects. You will qualify vendors, develop pricing strategies, and assemble product assortments in collaboration with sales teams and clients.

You will meet deadlines, attend events to showcase offerings, and present options to clients, architects and designers while aligning with budgets and lead times. Team collaboration is essential.