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PROJECT CONSULTANT: London: Furniture
Job Summary
Responsible for creating detailed furniture schemes based off Designers/Clients brief. A client facing role where creative, solution driven Furniture specifying with knowledge of pricing, lead-times and full project considerations are required.
Company Overview
Over the past 8 years, our client has been the fastest growing commercial furniture dealership in the UK. They pride themselves on their design lead projects and knowledge to create fantastic design schemes that feel truly unique to their clients.
They are surrounded by designers, creatives and construction teams where collaboration is part of the day to day. Situated in Clerkenwell the office is vibrant and exciting place to be with a great culture and a friendly atmosphere welcoming to all.
Roles Responsibilities
• Take detailed briefings and understand clients project requirements.
• Manage time and resource to effectively respond to clients in a timely, professional manner (sometimes out of hours working will be required).
• Meet deadlines in line with project programme and project team.
• Create detailed furniture quotations, including costs, finishes, etc.
• Communicate with the supply chain on specification / project details.
• Run projects autonomously between 20k-500k.
• Conduct furniture audits and site visits where required.
• Source imagery / content for document proposals.
• Arrange samples, finishes, and timed showroom tours.
• Communicate with clients on project updates, finishes, and project info.
• Have established knowledge of the commercial furniture supply chain.
• Attend supplier training/industry events to maintain knowledge.
• Pitch to clients alongside Project team.
• Create schedules to commercial standard
• Maintain presence in the office with Project team to make sure of team alignment.
• Maintain company/project related admin and project processes.
• Prepare handovers for Project Managers to deliver project.
• Willing to work as a team and cover Project Manager when required
• Represent the company at industry/company events.
Skills | Experience
• Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills
• High attention to detail and diligent note-taking
• Ability to prioritise and manage time/resource amongst shifting deadlines
• Experience of working in Client facing roles
• Ability to work well under pressure and to specific deadlines
• 1+ years Industry experience preferred but not a must have
• Proficient Excel Knowledge (Microsoft office in General)
• Understanding of InDesign (or willingness to learn)
• Able to work alongside a collaborative team
• Product Knowledge
• Passion for Interior Design/Furniture Design
