Ancillary 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

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.