Upholstery Product Analyst & Project Coordinator

Century Furniture•Hickory, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Upholstery Product Analyst & Coordinator will work closely with the Upholstery Product Line Manager and VP of Upholstery to develop new products and support the product launch and life cycle. This position will interact with the Upholstery Plants, Product Development, IT/BIS, Accounting/Finance, Customer Service, and Sales and Marketing, Creative / Showroom Divisions.

Requirements

BS degree in interior design or product/industrial design
Proven work experience in project coordination
Ability and willingness to present products to varied groups at Sales trainings
Knowledge of current marketplace/product trends and best practices
Proficient in MS Office, with intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint.
AutoCAD or Rhino experience is a must
Ability to analyze merchandising reports and survey results
Ability to complete repetitive and detailed work for long periods
Must be willing to travel domestically as well as internationally

Nice To Haves

Ability to sketch and/or render new designs preferable

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain materials and product development projects on the PDweb tool
Coordinate the development of new upholstery products
Prepare, revise, and present product ideas to the merchandising team
Work closely with vendor to review models for accuracy
Research lifestyle, demographics, and design trends
Monitor costs and work within budget
Partner with Marketing to create and proof marketing materials and support materials
Liaise with suppliers and source materials
Create and maintain relationships with customers and sales reps
Act in alignment with the company’s overall culture, products, image, and target market
Other duties as assigned