Showroom Experience Host & Events Coordinator

G|M Business Interiors; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

Job summary

G|M Business Interiors in southern California is seeking a Showroom Catalyst to manage daily showroom operations, host tours and events, answer calls, and support the Sales Administration team.

You will greet visitors, coordinate showroom experiences, assist with event planning, manage inventory and technology, and help deliver exceptional client service that positions us as a valued business partner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College degree in Interior Design, Marketing, Hospitality, Communications, Business or other relevant field is preferred.
• 2-3 years of customer service experience (hospitality experience highly desirable).
• Event planning and coordination a plus.
• Highly proficient computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Acute attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong planning, organizational, research, follow-up, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently as well as contribute as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, answer questions and direct incoming calls.
• Host showroom tours and meetings, including shopping, food and beverage preparation, presentation, and clean up for client visits and internal events.
• Exhibit passion for the furniture and design industry with a desire to grow within the field.
• Exhibit a sense of urgency to ‘make it happen’ for visiting and prospective clients.
• Conduct daily maintenance of the showroom to ensure proper furniture placement, signage, cleanliness, technology performance and report any showroom issues to Supervisor.
• Maintain intimate knowledge of all product whereabouts from the showroom and follow proper protocol for checking out showroom inventory.
• Maintain calendar of showroom events to ensure timely preparation.
• Provide assistance with the set up and usage of technology within the showroom.
• Maintain inventory levels of all office and hosting supplies and client gifts as approved by management.
• Event planning and/or leadership, including event logistics, hiring vendors/entertainment, managing attendance, set-up/clean-up (evening hours will be periodically required to perform these duties).
• Understudy the Job Captain (Sales Assistant) position to alleviate workloads as needed. Train to promote when openings become available.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Proficient computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Interior Design or related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

G|M Business Interiors in southern California is seeking a Showroom Catalyst to manage daily showroom operations, host tours and events, answer calls, and support the Sales Administration team.

You will greet visitors, coordinate showroom experiences, assist with event planning, manage inventory and technology, and help deliver exceptional client service that positions us as a valued business partner.