Soho House
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London, Greater London
Assistant Product Development Coordinator Furniture
Overview
Job Description
Who are we... Soho House & Co. is a collection of private members' clubs and restaurants, catering to those in the film, media, fashion and creative industries. Soho House exists to create a comfortable home for a community of likeminded, creative people, wherever they are. Within the Soho House & Co. group sits highly successful retail brands surrounded by a hardworking and excellent team known as "Cowshed" and "Soho Home". Cowshed is a pioneering group of honest, natural and therapeutic product ranges made in England. We use the highest quality organic, fair trade and wild crafted essential oils from around the world. As well as making beautiful products that make your home smell incredible, our mission is to 'bring the house home'. From your bathrobe to the cup you have your first coffee of the day from - this is the Soho way of living. Our clubs provide a home from home, where members can work, meet and relax - this ethos naturally translates to customers' own homes and interiors. Requirements What we offer At Soho House, we look for unique talent and skills, and above all else, passion. Our employees are enthusiastic team members who love what they do, and come to work every day ready to jump in and roll up their sleeves. Employees use their initiative, take pride in their work and accomplishments, and are trusted to work independently while being team players known for sharing ideas, support, and resources. Soho House is a collaborative team-oriented environment with an entrepreneurial spirit. Team members are encouraged to think outside of the box, be creative, and push the envelope. Key responsibilities and accountabilities * Provide day to day administration and product development support to the Furniture PD team * Professionally communicate via email and in person with suppliers, design team, wider PD team and buying team members * Attend weekly design and production meetings and final sample inspections, recording all comments and preparing feedback for suppliers * Manage and maintain an accurate line detail, including costing, lead times and item attributes * Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks when needed * Responsible for keeping all swatch libraries up to date and organized * Locate and distribute any incoming sample packages sent from vendor to appropriate person(s) * Sample management from shipment through delivery and general organisation/storage * Proactively manage customer service queries to drive the best resolution, with the support of the PD Coordinator What you will bring The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in product development and the procurement of products, multi task between various projects and seasonal assortments, have problem solving skills with a keen attention to detail as well as the ability to deliver within tight deadlines. * Enthusiastic with an eagerness to learn and develop * Strong attention to detail * Adaptable and diligent * Passion for product * Happy to provide administrative support to the team * Ability to work as part of a team or individually * Problem solving and willingness to be part of the solution * Interpersonal skills, communicating effectively and in a clear and concise manner * Project and time management skills * Good Excel and Powerpoint skills Benefits The good stuff... * Soho House Membership * Office treats * Networking event calendar for employees * Cookhouse & House Tonic (celebrating our passion for food. Monthly calendars for trips, training and events) * Fitness sessions * Cinema screenings * Private Healthcare * Life Assurance * Enhanced pension