Ancillary Specialist

Officeworks Inc.; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Officeworks Inc. is seeking an Ancillary Specialist to qualify and select vendors, develop pricing strategies, and curate product assortments for large-scale projects. You will collaborate with sales teams, architects, and designers to present options and materials.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant design experience, proficiency with CET, CAP 2020 Worksheet, Trueview, Mural, and strong Excel/Google skills. A team-first mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in related design or ancillary role.
• Proficient with CET, CAP 2020 Worksheet, Trueview, and Mural.
• Strong MS Excel and Google Suite skills.
• Team player capable of collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Review ancillary scope with the sales team and provide creative direction.
• Meet multiple project deadlines simultaneously.
• Present ancillary product options to clients, architects, and designers.
• Prepare client-facing materials supporting product, fabric, and finish options.
• Understand lead times and their impact on project timelines.
• Gather RFP pricing as needed.
• Attend internal and external events to educate on ancillary products.
• Knowledge of fabric applications for ancillary items.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Proposal content

Creative direction

Budget awareness

Timeline management

Education

Bachelor's in Interior Design

Design-related degree

Tools

CET

CAP 2020 Worksheet

Trueview

Mural

MS Excel

Google Suite

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.