Collaborated directly with designers and manufacturers on a B2B levelAdvised designers on various projects for both commercial and residential applicationsSourced out the appropriate materials and products while saying within given specifications, budget constraints and project time framesIncreased client base and sales by providing designers with more resources and services such as consulting and project coordinationConsulted with designers and end users on space planning, case goods, upholstery and soft furnishingManaged orders for clients from beginning to end - researching products, drawing up quotes and proposals, up to date status reports, logistics and damage controlMaintained relationships with manufacturer's representatives by keeping up to date on product knowledge and new releasesArranged meetings with buyer and manufacturer's representatives for floor purchases and product samplingIdentified trends and client needsSought out new lines to represent at the showroomMaintained inventory and replenished floor products/samplesMerchandised floor as needed for proper product placementOversaw postcard designs, email blasts and getting material out to clients for sales and promotionsSourced out freight carriers for faster, cost effective shipping of ordersControlled incoming shipments; checked all merchandise for correct quantity and damage, reported any damage claims and replacementsAllocated resources for showroom tasks such as ordering, receiving, attending to clients, upcoming sales and events, re-merchandising, updating libraries, renovations and upgrading computer systems

Maintained showroom displays and inventoryDelegated tasks for consistent upkeep of samples and inventoryRe-merchandised showroom to facilitate faster, efficient shopping for clientsCoordinated showroom events for designers; including speakers, menu planning, invitations and RSVPSImplemented system for simple, efficient follow up and tracking of orders and quotesSet up system for monitoring salesSpecialized in design trade sales but also worked with retail clientsProvided quotes for clients; computed for amount of carpet needed, installation and shipping costsFollowed up on quotes, processed purchase orders to vendors, tracked orders and followed up with clients after installation(Open)1 recommendationCharlotte DavisAccount Manager at Michael Smith/JasperPam is excellent in every way! Detailed oriented, tenacious, creative, professional, organized, and the list goes on.View