Hemme is hiring! If you see a position below that catches your eye. Please send your resume to mandy@hemmecustom.com
OUTSIDE SALES REP
As an Outside Sales Representative for Hemme Custom, you will play a key role in promoting and selling our services and products to potential clients. This position is ideal for a self-motivated individual with experience in interior design and home furnishing sales and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Acquisition: Independently identify and pursue new business opportunities within our industry
- Product Expertise: Develop a thorough understanding of our premium product and the Hemme Method, to effectively communicate features and benefits to clients (we will provide training to get you started)
- Consult Services: Perform on-site consultations and collaborate with clients to understand their specific style needs, provide personalized product recommendations, and offer Hemme solutions that align with their projects and aesthetics.
- Relationship Building: Establish and maintain relationships with our clients to foster loyalty and generate repeat business, as well as support their own design business. We work with many design professionals, as well as homeowners and retail clients.
- Sales Targets: Achieve and exceed sales targets through a combination of new client acquisition and account management.
- Market Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends, new fabrics, competitor products, and market conditions.
Qualifications:
- Experience in sales, particularly within the interior design and luxury home industry
- Interior design or decorating experience preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Your sales tactic is approachable and personalized. The Hemme service and product is not a “rinse and repeat” style business but rather a customized approach.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Ability to handle client’s expectations and alleviate any concerns or issues that may arise. Be responsive and communicative at all stages of their project or service.
Benefits of Working with Hemme:
- We offer commission-based compensation, there is no salary but we are open to working with agents who also represent other brands or businesses (unless there is a direct conflict of competition).
- You make your own work schedule. We support flexible scheduling and work/life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development and valuable experience in the custom furnishings niche
- Networking opportunities within the industry
- We run a fun, light-filled studio and enjoy a positive working environment, located in the Castlefield Design District which is very accessible to clients and vendors.
If you are a self-driven and passionate sales professional, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to mandy@hemmecustom.com.
PART-TIME STUDIO COORDINATOR
Do you love working in a creative environment and pride yourself on being an organizational master?
We are looking for a Studio Coordinator who will use their top-notch communication skills and organizational prowess to keep tasks on track. You will work in tandem with the Hemme Team and interact with our amazing clients.
The position will be part-time to start and will progress to a full-time position.
Hemme is a modern custom sewing and interior decorating company located in Toronto, Canada. Hemme creates made-to-measure window treatments and textile-based furnishings. We also provide design services and produce a curated selection of stocked home decor products ready for purchase online and in our studio.
What you will do:
- Organize, track and maintain all inventory in the studio
- Assist with daily operational tasks related to job production including: inspecting fabric and deliveries, packaging hardware and orders for installation, and prepping materials for our fabricators
- Effectively monitors jobs in the production cycle, resolving problems/issues and keeping jobs on track in accordance with lead times and deliverables
- Create purchase orders, work orders and communicate effectively with our suppliers and fabricators
- Answer phones and assist with customer service duties
- Assist clients in purchasing stock products in our studio
- Update and maintain our Standard Operating Procedure
- Keeping the studio tidy, organized, and functional
- Occasionally manage internships as they arise
- Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, and access to a vehicle. Pickups and deliveries will be an integral part of this role. Mileage is compensated.
Who you are:
- You have 1-2 years of similar experience and are eager to learn new skills
- You are a communications expert. This role requires someone who has very strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
- You are resourceful and able to pivot, adapt and troubleshoot
- You are very detailed oriented and an amazing multi-tasker
- You are a self-starter and thrive in both an autonomous and collaborative environment.
- You love fabric, colour and pattern
- You have Mac-based computer knowledge and are a whiz with google sheets
- You are personable and positive
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Beautiful bright open space
- Work with a fun and passionate team of women