Bryan Ashley Project Development Specialist

Bryan Ashley, a leading manufacturer of high end custom hospitality furniture, is seeking a Project Development Specialist.   The qualified individual will be responsible for working with clients to provide custom furniture quotations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: 

• Receive, analyze and prepare quote requests by creating furniture specification packages for factory review and costing.
• Work with international team members and with an international supply chain to get accurate and complete costs for quotes
• Provide product expertise to customers - Options for value engineering, discussion on materials and education on hospitality grade standards
• Maintain good written and verbal communication with external and internal customers
• Use software to generate customer quotes 
• Participate in project hand off with internal teams for all orders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Time management skills, organization, attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• High sense of urgency, customer focus, and thoroughness in all work 
• Ability to work with multiple customer quotes concurrently in a fast paced environment
• Ability to analyze costs to determine the best possible option for customers
• Very comfortable with Excel formulas and calculations
• Furniture construction or furniture design knowledge
• Ability to read custom shop drawings and evaluate furniture specifications
• Hospitality Industry experience a plus

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Associates degree in Business or Design preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of Interior design experience a plus