Company: Dallas Rugs
Location: Dallas, TX
Position: Internship
Department: Merchandising and Digital Retailing

Apply online at https://unt.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/8405212

$12.00 per hour  January 2, 2024 to May 31, 2024

Position is responsible for managing the visual aspect of the physical showroom and company website in accordance with company policy. Intern will also be responsible for evaluating inventory needs to facilitate the aesthetic experience in our showrooms while simultaneously performing administrative functions related to the department. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Seasonal strategic aesthetic arrangement of merchandise samples to enhance sales

• Gather needed information and images for marketing email blasts and help brainstorm ideas for future marketing campaigns 
• Track home fashion trends and customer feedback to identify inventory needs and opportunities 
• Maintain company rug wish list and keep track of vendors, collections, and colors to showcase in Dallas Rugs showrooms
• Maintain database of past, current and prospective inventory collections

•  Input new products to company website 

• Ensure all product tags are complete with all the relevant information and proactively seek information to complete tags with missing information.
• Contact clients to follow up on sample consignments and ensure samples are returned using standard company template emails
• Create client packet to retain all related documents and maintain inquiry binder
• Frequently read through inquiry binder to become familiar with client projects, requests, likes, needs, and personal information as revealed
• Familiarize self with each vendor and their pros and cons. Do they stock large pieces? Do they sell to the public on discount websites? Are they notorious for delays?   Keep these details in mind when planning inventory

• Analyze best-selling products and poorly selling products to determine product benefits and drawbacks 
• Spanish/English bilingual a plus