Client Engagement Associate

PeopleSpace - A Best In Class Haworth Partner; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

PeopleSpace - A Best In Class Haworth Partner is seeking an entry-level, hourly role to support the Client Engagement Manager and Managing Director. This position focuses on showroom operations, guest services, and Sales-related admin tasks in a dynamic environment.

You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, handle incoming calls, and assist with data entry in NetSuite CRM and SharePoint. Strong communication and organization are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Outgoing, interpersonal skills and strong work ethic.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience with CRM and office software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee organization and appearance of the Customer Experience Center.
• Greet guests, manage reception, and coordinate meeting spaces.
• Perform mail, shipping, and receiving duties and process invoices.
• Provide executive and administrative support to leadership and Sales teams.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

NetSuite

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

This role is direct support of the Client Engagement Manager (CEM) and Managing Director (MD) and showroom operations. The position focuses on assisting with customer experience activities, showroom coordination, and administrative and operational support for Sales.

Reports to: Managing Director (MD)

Level: Entry-Level Position, Hourly

Key Responsibilities

Customer Experience Center Operations

• Oversee the organization, cleanliness, and overall appearance of the Customer Experience Center.
• Maintain inventory and order kitchen, office, janitorial, and printing supplies.
• Manage the storage room and ensure efficient use of space.
• Coordinate with the Property Manager and janitorial teams for repairs and facility needs.
• Facilitate internal communication, including distributing information and scheduling presentations.

Reception & Guest Services

• Receive and transfer incoming calls for the Customer Experience Center and other locations as needed.
• Relay urgent messages and assist in locating employees when necessary.
• Greet guests, offer refreshments, and direct them to meeting spaces.
• Prepare conference rooms for meetings, including arranging catering, snacks, and printed materials.
• Manage employee parking cards and coordinate guest parking.

Mail, Shipping & Receiving

• Process daily mail, including sending, receiving, and distributing invoices, checks, correspondence, and samples.
• Use FedEx and UPS online systems to prepare and ship packages.
• Occasionally receive and process shipments of small furniture items for the Customer Experience Center.

Executive & Administrative Support

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Managing Director and client engagement managers.
• Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
• Review, prioritize, and respond to incoming emails, handle phone calls and messages on behalf of leadership.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, agendas, presentations, and administrative documents.
• Maintain and update sales files, records, and documentation in NetSuite and SharePoint.
• Delivering samples to clients or influencers
• Assist with data entry and information management in NetSuite CRM.
• Act as a liaison between leadership, employees, and clients, ensuring timely communication and follow through.
• Support client engagement activities by responding to inquiries, returning calls, and assisting with opportunities as needed.
• Serve on the Culture Committee, helping plan and execute internal events within budget.
• Updating vendor contacts and discounting information per market in NetSuite.

Qualifications And Skills

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Outgoing, interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic
• Bachelor's Degree preferred