JOUFFRE INC.

Established in 1987 in Lyon, a city renowned for its rich textile heritage, Jouffre Inc. stands at the pinnacle of luxury upholstery and window treatments. While our roots are deeply anchored in France, our expertise stretches globally with dedicated craftsmen and teams stationed in New York, Lyon, Rabat and London. Serving the visions of the world's most distinguished interior designers, we've been entrusted with projects spanning private residences, renowned hotels, and other prestigious spaces.

.At Jouffre, our daily mission is to breathe life into time-honored craftsmanship, translating the audacious visions of international designers into tangible luxury. Beyond our craft, we are staunch believers in nurturing the growth of our team members.

We foster an environment that celebrates initiative, autonomy, responsibility, and unwavering dedication. Join us, and be a part of a legacy where tradition meets innovation.

MISSIONS

• Receive and analyze client’s specifications for custom furniture, drapery, window treatments, and wall upholstery

• Distill and organize information in order to create custom pricing for each new request

• Draft estimates based on client’s specifications and requirements

• Obtain costing and prices from the production managers of each department

• Schedule appointments and meetings as needed to discuss about the project/specifications

• Integrate prices into estimates, and format estimate in accordance with brand guidelines for client review (using G-Suite and Google Sheets)

• Enter costing information and data into company ERP/Software, maintaining detailed updates through project timeline

• Clarify and fine-tune specifications by obtaining missing/new information throughout the project life cycle

• Confirm lead time within internal workshops, and follow-up with fabrication progress

• Control of the production quality and design according client’s expectations

• Manage client’s expectations and potentially sensitive situations

PROFILE

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager, autonomous and proactive! The ideal candidate will be able to work in a team and must be strong in their communication skills.

Organizational and project management skills are required. The success of your missions is dependent on your ability to create a positive working relationship with your clients, and maintain an inherent knowledge of your projects.

We pride ourselves on teamwork, so gaining the trust of your colleagues and collaborating is essential to success in this role. Being sensitive to details and comfort is a real plus, and will help you to be the “eyes and ears of the client” at Jouffre.

Qualifications needed:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills required

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while managing multiple tasks

• Possess exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills

• This position requires 5 years of relevant work experience

• Language: English mandatory, Spanish or French is a plus

• IT tools: Be very comfortable with Apple computers and Google Suite

POSITION INFORMATIONS

Location: Long Island City, NY

Starting Date: ASAP

Number of vacancies: 1

Type of Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Salary: $65,000 to $70,000 per year (depending on experience)