Ancillary Specialist

Officeworks Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Officeworks Inc. is seeking an Ancillary Specialist to define product specs and select vendors for pricing strategies and assortments on large-scale projects.

You will meet with clients, architects, and designers to review options, while coordinating with sales to ensure deadlines and budget goals are met. Collaboration and proposal content creation are essential to success.

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 of MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel and Google Suites.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Keeps vendors aligned with project scope and product options.
• Reviews ancillary scope with sales and provides direction.
• Manages multiple project deadlines concurrently.
• Meets clients, architects, and designers to present options.
• Prepares client-facing materials for proposals.

Skills

Vendor management

Client meetings

Creative direction

Deadline management

Proposal content

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

3-5 years of experience in related design or ancillary role

Proficiency with MS Excel and Google Suites

Tools

CET

CAP 2020 Worksheet

Trueview

Mural

MS Excel

Google Suites

Job description

The Ancillary Specialist is responsible for all ancillary product specifications. The individual will qualify and select vendors to develop pricing strategies and product assortments for large-scale projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with the sales team to review ancillary scope and provide creative direction. This includes ancillary ideas, images, and product sheets.
• 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 various proposals, including client facing materials that support product, fabric, and finish options with minimal guidance.
• COM Knowledge (aware of fabric application on ancillary items i.e., railroading, off the bolt, pattern overage requirements, pattern matching).
• Clearly articulate ideas in written and verbal formats.
• Basic knowledge of price points; comparing product pricing to assist in identifying alternatives as needed
• Understanding product lead times and their impact on project timelines.
• Gathering RFP pricing as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.