Interior Design Firm Procurement and Project Manager - Austin, United States - Form Consulting

Description

Design industry veteran Kimberly Renner owns and operates The Renner Project - the curated European mid-century and_antique retail establishment _ in Austin, Texas - and under the same name, the interior design firm serving residential and commercial clients from pre-construction through furnishings.

Intentionally focused on comprehensive _breadth_ and artistry in each interior design project, this boutique studio works with an exclusive number of design clients delivering highly customized, one-of-a-kind properties.

• Ensure a personal, friendly experience for all who interact with the firm (e.g. clients, prospects, vendors, contractors)
• Ensure crisp office organization and operational flow, via both established policies and your own problemsolving skills
• Communicate clearly and often with staff, suppliers, and clients
• Organize work priorities and manage all expenses accordingly
• Competence to work with technology and software
• Report to and work closely with Principal, Designers, and store team to ensure topnotch client experiences and satisfaction, as well as smooth office operations

• Prepare proposals including quotes, lead times, and shipping
• Own all procurement and purchasing
• Own all shipping, storage and receiving
• Manage invoices from vendors
• Coordinate and send all client invoices for monthly consulting and product purchases
• Document all expenses and interface with external bookkeeper
• General bookkeeping experience to handle Accounts Receivables (Invoicing), help with Accounts Payables, and interface with our external bookkeeping and tax team
• Track orders including lead times and changes, ETAs, and coordination of freight
• Receive product and sample shipments at TRP; communicate status to the design team
• Maintain all files both physically and electronically (DropBox files)
• Set up and maintain all design spreadsheets
• Set up and manage trade accounts, meet with product reps, and maintain sample library
• Manage and update vendor contacts
• Manage logistics for all project installations coordinating all installers, workrooms, and moving teams
• Identify ways to create efficiencies in workflow and processes

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years' applicable design industry experience
• Three dimensional thinker capable of visualizing design projects
• Multitasker, capable of managing multiple projects at once
• To become proficient in Ivy training available
• To become proficient in Harvest training available
• Basic knowledge of Quickbooks a plus
• Proficiency with Mac and Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and Word
• Experience in interior design purchasing a plus
• Experience with interior design workrooms for drapery, upholstery and custom fabrication a plus
• Graphic design skills a plus
• Parttime availability (i.e. 103:00 M-F) but with flexibility for some full days (8:305:30) during installations and project heavy schedules
• Must have personal transportation and be able to lift 40lbs and loading furniture and materials as needed)
• Presents oneself professionally and is prompt
• Note: Current project manager is relocating but will be available via Zoom for onboarding.

• Health insurance

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

• Austin, TX preferred)

• Austin, TX 78705: Relocate before starting work (required)