Part-Time Luxury Showroom Sales & Operations Associate

Dop Antiques; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

DOP Antiques, a 20,000-square-foot European antiques showroom near New Orleans, seeks a polished, dependable Part-Time Sales & Showroom Operations Associate. This role blends luxury showroom sales, client communication, follow-up, administrative support, inventory accuracy, and physical showroom/warehouse tasks.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, pays attention to detail, and represents the brand professionally. Flexibility for varied duties in a premium setting is required.

Qualifications

• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Warm, composed demeanor suitable for a high-end showroom.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Practical problem-solving ability and sound judgment.
• Dependability, punctuality, and follow-through.
• Active listening and clear client communication.
• Ability to organize multiple responsibilities and prioritize urgent tasks.
• Comfort with computers, email, text, POS, and digital records.
• Willingness to ask questions when information is uncertain.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the showroom team.
• Willingness for client-facing and physical showroom duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Welcome showroom clients with warm, professional service.
• Ask thoughtful questions to understand a client’s project, dimensions, style, timing, and budget.
• Help clients identify and compare appropriate merchandise.
• Communicate product information accurately and clearly.
• Respond professionally to customer inquiries by phone, email, website, text, and social media.
• Follow up with active sales leads and maintain notes, next steps, and due dates.
• Assist with sales, holds, invoices, payments, customer pickups, and delivery coordination.
• Verify dimensions, condition, availability, and other product information before communicating it to a client.
• Maintain organized lists of active sales leads, pending requests, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate internally when measurements, photos, or delivery info is needed.
• Schedule customer appointments, pickups, deliveries, and other activities.
• Prepare updates for management on open needs and priorities.
• Keep tasks organized and communicate if something cannot be completed as planned.
• Escalate issues needing management approval.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Dependability

Active listening

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Customer-facing

Tools

Shopify

POS systems

CRM systems

Inventory software

Job description

DOP Antiques, a 20,000-square-foot European antiques showroom near New Orleans, seeks a polished, dependable Part-Time Sales & Showroom Operations Associate. This role blends luxury showroom sales, client communication, follow-up, administrative support, inventory accuracy, and physical showroom/warehouse tasks.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, pays attention to detail, and represents the brand professionally. Flexibility for varied duties in a premium setting is required.