Brand Program Specialist, Interiors Group

Standard Textile Co., Inc. in; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Textile Co., Inc. in Cincinnati is seeking a Brand Program Specialist for the Interiors Group. You will oversee brand programs and assist distributors with end-to-end project coordination across FF&E, bids, and client presentations.

The role requires analytical, organized individuals who can manage competing demands, set clear expectations, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 1–3 years in merchandising, product development, sourcing or related fields
• Advanced Excel skills and strong communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using AI productivity tools (Copilot, Claude)
• Photoshop and/or Illustrator preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Program Managers through the RFP process by organizing FF&E documentation and vendor quotes
• Manage ordering, tracking, and organization of fabric samples for bids and client presentations
• Assist in creating and maintaining specification packets for bids and active programs
• Assist with annual price increases for brand programs
• Source and verify fabric and product information across internal records
• Track brand price lists for accuracy and consistency
• Prepare data setup following RFP awards
• Maintain fabric and sample libraries for easy access
• Route pricing and technical inquiries to internal teams
• Track RFP timelines, workloads, and changing priorities

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Copilot

Claude

Job description

Brand Program Specialist, Interiors Group (Finance)

At Standard Textile, we're dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we've remained committed to creating better textiles-delivered seamlessly by experts who care.

The Brand Program Specialist is a key cross-functional contributor for the Interiors Group Business Unit (IG): a premier provider of decorative textiles used in finished spaces within large Hospitality, Healthcare and Education markets, as well as independent facilities.

In this role, the Brand Program Specialist will manage and support brand programs and partner distributors through end-to-end project oversight. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, excels at prioritizing competing demands, and sets clear expectations across diverse internal and external stakeholders. A self-starter with outstanding communication skills, the ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment, supporting driving programs forward while ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Support Program Managers throughout the Request for Pricing (RFP) process by organizing customer Furniture Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) documentation, compiling vendor quotes, analyzing cost data, and preparing bid review materials
• Manage ordering, tracking, and organization of fabric samples for bids, RFPs, and client presentations
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of specification packets for bids and active programs, including organizing imagery for renderings and technical drawings, formatting layouts, and compiling product information.
• Assist with annual price increases for brand program
• Source, verify, and maintain accurate fabric and product information across internal documentations
• Track and maintain brand price lists to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Prepare and organize data number setup following RFP awards
• Maintain internal fabric and sample libraries, ensuring organization and accessibility
• Route pricing and technical inquiries to appropriate internal teams
• Assist with tracking RFP timelines, workloads, and shifting priorities

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred and/or 1 - 3 + years, merchandising, product development, sourcing, business administration, economics, equivalent fields
• Proficient - Advanced in Microsoft Excel
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and enthusiastic about new ideas
• Experience in AI-assisted productivity tools (Microsoft Copilot, Claude)

Preferred

• Proficient in Photoshop and or Illustrator
• Working knowledge of textiles, including fabric types, performance characteristics

Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the sixth year running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams.

Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Join us!