The Sales Support Specialist, Commercial partners closely with our Los Angeles–based Commercial and multi-unit sales teams to drive profitability through seamless order management and proactive resolution of client needs. This role owns the full order lifecycle from pre-order planning through shipment, while helping deliver a best-in-class, luxury service experience to our clients.
Responsibilities also include preparing for client meetings, managing samples and inventory transfers, processing payments and refunds, and supporting day-to-day sales operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, passionate about design, and thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer-centric service and order management to internal & external customers
- Own order management process from pre-order through delivery
- Perform operational duties to support the sales channel as needed (samples, inventory transactions, send shipments; refunds)
- Support the channel’s sales efforts; quote/order entry; sample requests; processing and collecting payments
- Proactively manage all new and existing open orders by working with order contacts to ensure delivery of products/orders arrive at the right time at the right place
- Manage all communications between internal departments and external clients to ensure order accuracy, timely delivery and client satisfaction
- Partner with CMM, Client Services, and Technical Support Team to resolve client issues in timely manner and to client’s satisfaction
- Work with freight companies to track delivery of shipments and coordinate seamless deliveries to meet client’s expectations; making any necessary adjustments in accordance with the Freight Accommodations Guidelines
- Complete order notes to maintain consistent communication of order status
- Maintain requested delivery dates to meet client’s expectations and company guidelines
- Collect deposits or balance payments on orders; arranges balance due payment before shipment
- Facilitate the completion of signed terms and conditions
- Respond to client inquires in a timely and professional manner
- Adhere to team guidelines and values
- Other duties or projects around order and project management as assigned
Requirements
- 3+ years administrative or project management experience
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Great communications skills, verbal and written
- Tech savvy with proficiency in Microsoft office
- Driven to exceed goals and client expectations
- Art/Interior design or luxury retail/service experience preferred
- Travel required up to 10% of the time to client meetings