Showroom Coordinator, Sales Support, Chicago, IL/Central Area

Global Furniture Group is a leading North American manufacturer of furniture solutions, offering a broad range of high-quality, value-driven products for the workplace, education, healthcare, and hospitality markets. With over 50 years in operation and more than 4,000 employees worldwide, Global has a strong presence across Canada, the US, Mexico, China, and the UK.

As a recognized leader in the industry, Global currently has an immediate career opportunity at our Irvine distribution center.

We are looking for an entry-mid level professional to take responsibility in our Chicago Showroom and US based meetings + events coordination. The ideal candidate will coordinate and maintain showroom appointments, calendar and tours with dealers and other showroom visitors as well as answer phones and field questions/requests. Increase awareness and interest among designers and end-users of Global's brand, products and capabilities.

This candidate will have solid meetings coordination knowledge, experience in negotiation skills (both written and verbal), an ability to deal with people of all levels, preferred experience working on a team with creative talent, and a desire to host guests and present the brand at the highest level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to negotiate with outside vendors, maintain budgets, coordinate off-site networking activities, plan F+B for multiple type events and think outside the box with our creative team.
• Active showroom responsibilities include routine maintenance, updating product displays, event preparation, food service, food + beverage procurement, presentation and clean-up.
• Maintain showroom, customer, presentation and guests logs, budgets & spreadsheets.
• Inventory and maintain building and catering supplies.
• Assist marketing/design department with daily administration, team projects, and daily organizational tasks.
• Assist in the sales process working collaboratively with Territory Manager and other sales team members.
• Engage with & communicate our brand, products & services with dealers, designers, and project managers/brokers.
• Increase awareness & interest among dealers, designers & end-users of our product.
• Identify/involve our company in projects that best suit our products, services & capabilities.
• Manage house accounts in the market and periodically go out to dealers/vendors to follow up as needed.
• Ensure appropriate relationships are developed with key influencers.
• Occasional travel required.

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience desired, but not required.
• 2-3 years of related experience.
• AutoCAD, CAP or Giza experience desired, but not required.
• Interior Design or experience in the Commercial/Office furniture industry desired, but not required.
• Energetic personality with ability to plan, prepare & host showroom events.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• High degree of organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office software.