Sample Librarian

hollandandsherry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Holland & Sherry is seeking a Sample Librarian to join our New York showroom. This full-time, in-person, entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to our sample library and sales team.

Based in the Decoration & Design Building, hours 8:45–5:30, Monday–Friday. This position is a launchpad for a future outside sales career and requires an energetic, team-oriented mindset.

Occasional ladder use and professional email etiquette are expected as you support showroom operations and client communications.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in outside sales.
• Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Self-sufficient, positive, can-do attitude.
• Eagerness to learn and share with others.
• Respectful, professional and punctual nature.

Responsibilities

• Fulfillment of sample requests for the sales team and clients shopping the showroom throughout the day.
• Upkeep and maintenance of showroom floor to ensure that displays are fresh and tidy.
• Stocking, cataloging, and organizing of samples and sample tools; Inventory control & maintenance for all samples, equipment, and supplies.
• Showroom display maintenance.
• Handling of all shipments, including packing, unpacking, and creation of shipping labels.
• Regular inventory to ensure all samples are readily available to sales team.
• Internal correspondence with sales team.
• Correspondence with clients via email as needed. Professional email etiquette required.

Skills

Interest in outside sales

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-sufficient attitude

Eagerness to learn

Professional and punctual

Job description

Holland & Sherry is looking for a Sample Librarian to join our showroom team in New York — and for the right person, this is just the beginning. This full-time, in-person, entry-level position is based in our showroom within the Decoration & Design Building, with hours from 8:45 – 5:30, Monday through Friday. We built this role as a launchpad: it's how motivated, sales-driven people get their foot in the door at Holland & Sherry and lay the groundwork for a future career in outside sales.

This role is designed specifically for someone who is excited about eventually growing into an outside sales career in the interior design industry. You'll get hands‑on exposure to our full sample library, our clients, and the day-to-day rhythm of our sales team — the exact knowledge base that sets our best outside sales reps up for success. We're looking only for candidates who see this position as step one of that journey, not as a long-term destination.

Our new team member must be energetic, motivated, and capable of working efficiently both independently and as part of a team — with a genuine, long-term interest in building a career in outside sales.

Occasional use of a ladder is required.

Responsibilities

• Fulfillment of sample requests for the sales team and clients shopping the showroom throughout the day
• Upkeep and maintenance of showroom floor to ensure that displays are fresh and tidy
• Stocking, cataloging, and organizing of samples and sample tools; Inventory control & maintenance for all samples, equipment, and supplies
• Showroom display maintenance
• Handling of all shipments, including packing, unpacking, and creation of shipping labels
• Regular inventory to ensure all samples are readily available to sales team
• Internal correspondence with sales team
• Correspondence with clients via email as needed. Professional email etiquette required.

Job Requirements

• A genuine, stated interest in pursuing a career in outside sales
• Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Self-sufficient, positive, can‑do attitude
• Eagerness to learn and share with others
• A respectful, professional and punctual nature

What We Offer

• Compensation of $22-$25 per hour depending on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings program with employer matching contributions
• Paid time off with at least 9 federal holidays observed throughout the calendar year

Career Growth Path

As you master the samples, the clients, and the showroom, you’ll build the exact foundation our outside sales team relies on every day. Here’s what that path looks like:

• Hands‑on immersion in our full sample library, collections, and product knowledge — the toolkit every successful outside sales rep needs
• Daily, direct exposure to our sales team, clients, and the showroom sales process
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced outside sales professionals
• A clear, defined path toward transitioning into an outside sales role as you build your skills and demonstrate readiness

About the Company

From our inception in 1836, Holland & Sherry has specialized in the finest textiles for the apparel industry. In 1998, Holland & Sherry Interiors was born out of this legacy. Taking inspiration from these traditional apparel fabrics, our interiors textiles have a transitional quality suited for all aspects of the decorated room. In addition to fabrics, Holland & Sherry has developed collections which range across product categories from custom embroidery, rugs, wallcovering and trim, to leather, hardware and lighting.