Showroom Manager - Atlanta Job at Market Center Management Co., Ltd in Atlanta

Summary: Responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day showroom operations, including managing showroom staff, vendor relationships, and showroom layout.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversees operations of showroom by coordinating with the Directors of Sales to maximize buyer experience and ensure showroom is presentable and prepared for daily traffic.
2. Maintains knowledge of showroom vendors, products, and lines to effectively merchandise, train, and prepare staff to assist buyers.
3. Coordinates and manages every aspect of vendor move-in/move-out, ensures vendors are informed and follow move-in/move-out procedures, deadline dates for product arrival, and responds to freight receipts of products, fixtures, and signage.
4. Nurtures and maintains positive relationships with showroom vendors.
5. Responds to vendor and company emails, messages, and phone calls in an appropriate time frame.
6. Understands, leads, and coordinates large industry events.
7. Maintains a high level of professionalism in all work-related areas.
8. Maintains general showroom upkeep to include light dusting/vacuuming, organizing and leading sample sales, barcoding and merchandising products, designing or implementing vendor’s booth designs, receiving catalogs, and creating floor books.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages one subordinate supervisor who supervises in the Showroom Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises up to 20 employees (non-supervisory). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;