Ancillary Specialist

Officeworks Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Officeworks Inc. is seeking an Ancillary Specialist to define and source ancillary product specifications for large-scale projects. You will qualify vendors, develop pricing strategies, and curate product assortments to meet client aesthetics and budgets.

You will coordinate with sales, architects, and designers, presenting options and materials while meeting tight deadlines. The role requires collaboration, clear written and verbal communication, and basic MS Excel/Google Suite proficiency.

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, especially Excel and Google Suites.
• Must work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and select vendors for pricing strategies and product assortments.
• Collaborate with sales to review scope and provide creative direction (ideas, images, sheets).
• Present ancillary options to clients, architects, and designers.
• Prepare client-facing materials that support product, fabric, and finish options.
• Understand product lead times and their impact on timelines.

Skills

Interior design

Vendor management

Project coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

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.