Retail Showroom Sales Coordinator

Our client, Hawthorne House, is hiring for the Retail Showroom Sales Coordinator. This position supports and helps lead the retail experience in their Athens showroom. This position blends sales, merchandising, and digital retail coordination within a creative, design-focused environment. The Retail Showroom Sales Coordinator will manage day-to-day showroom activity, assist walk-in clients, and oversee the consignment and retail program in collaboration with their marketing and outside sales teams.

This role is ideal for a sociable, detail-oriented person with strong visual instincts, a love of interiors, and a knack for connecting with people. The right candidate will help create a warm, polished showroom environment that reflects the distinctive aesthetic of Hawthorne House while supporting our broader sales and community engagement goals.This position may be remote or hybrid, offering flexibility while maintaining close collaboration with the Athens showroom team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily retail sales within the Hawthorne House showroom, providing warm, attentive service to clients and design professionals.
• Oversee the consignment program for high-end furnishings, antiques, art, artisan, and decorative objects, including intake, pricing, photography coordination, and merchandising.
• Work with the marketing team to maintain and update Shopify, ensuring inventory accuracy and a refined presentation of products.
• Collaborate with marketing to create content in Canva and coordinate Instagram Shopping posts and stories that highlight new arrivals and featured artists.
• Support the Outside Sales Specialist with project coordination, order tracking, and vendor communication when needed.
• Organize and host showroom events, including lunch and learns, vendor presentations, and community gatherings that foster relationships and engagement.
• Maintain the visual presentation of the showroom, ensuring that displays are refreshed, cohesive, and aligned with the Hawthorne House brand.
• Track retail and consignment sales, maintain accurate records, and assist with shipping, delivery coordination, and vendor communications.
• Participate in showroom meetings to coordinate initiatives and share insights on customer preferences, merchandising opportunities, and community outreach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Decorative Arts, Interior Design, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of experience in retail sales, visual merchandising, or showroom coordination.
• Knowledge of furnishings, decorative arts, and lighting, with an appreciation for craftsmanship and quality.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Familiarity with Shopify, Instagram Shopping, and web-based retail systems.
• Proficiency in Canva, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Outgoing and polished, with an appreciation for antiques and the decorative arts.
• Comfortable interacting with clients, vendors, and artists, and capable of cultivating meaningful relationships.

• Must be based in or near Athens, Georgia, and available for in-showroom work during open hours.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO
• Paid Holidays