Pottery Barn · 3 days ago
Sample Coordinator, Furniture & Hard Goods - Pottery Barn
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24/hr - $26/hrPottery Barn is a leader in home lifestyle and retail, and they are seeking a Sample Coordinator to support the Product Development & Design Team. The role involves coordinating the movement of samples, facilitating meetings, and maintaining organized sample spaces to ensure smooth operational processes.
Consumer GoodsHome DecorHome RenovationManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
Responsibilities
Help support weekly Product Development meetings by ensuring all samples are set up for review in a timely manner
Maintain updated Sample Request Reports. Ensure all samples are on track to arrive for milestone meetings and deadlines
Manage, track, and request all samples between factories, warehouse and showrooms
Proactively maintain organized sample spaces by keeping products stored in a manner that fosters a safe environment to conduct business
Assist the Merchant and Sourcing teams with their sample-related needs and photo sample check-out list
Archive all development samples and maintain an accurate Archive lists
Communicate to design team incoming samples for weekly review
Label each sample with barcode, and print barcodes when sample gets wrapped to leave building
Work with furniture team on opening and building new furniture samples for weekly product development
Assist with concept set up
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and time management
Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to change
Attention to detail, assertive, with strong organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office
Ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC
Ability to converse over a telephone
Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis
Ability to open crates, open boxes, assemble furniture, hang mirrors, and use drill for concept projects
Ability to work on feet 50% of time and at desk 50% of time
Ability to work in corporate environment
Benefits
A generous discount on all WSI brands
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
Tax-free commuter benefits
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
Resources for self-development
Advisor (Mentor) program
Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
Company
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn focuses on customer service while creating products with innovative designs.
Founded in 1948
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1986-09-01Acquired
Leadership Team
SEAN GARRETT
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, RETAIL MARKETING (brand development, graphic development, signage, packaging)
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