Careers at Hawthorne House
Hawthorne House is a dynamic interior design and lighting showroom in Athens, Georgia catering to Design Professionals and retail customers since 2003.
Hawthorne House Inc. is the parent company of three distinct business divisions, Hawthorne House, a furnishings and decorating showroom; Scope Lighting, a lighting showroom and lighting design firm; and Lisa Ellis Design, an interiors and architectural design firm for both residential and commercial projects.
We are a hard-working and inspired group and proud of what we produce and the relationships we foster. We value our team members and strive to build strong relationships with all who join us in our work efforts.
To be considered for any new Hawthorne House positions, please email us at: jobs@hawthornehouseinc.com
Operations Manager
Summary
The Operations Assistant is key to the continued growth of Hawthorne House. The ideal candidate must be able to work directly alongside the Showroom Manager, identifying opportunities to improve workflow and take on daily operational tasks, from bookkeeping to building maintenance. The Operations Assistant must be able to pay attention to the details.
Duties
Code and track all transactions in QuickBooks
Open Mail
Pay all bills
Assist in processing and tracking orders
Prepare month-end statements for Controller
Manage all building maintenance
Collaborate with showroom and design firm to assess administrative needs to help and create and implement solutions
Onboard new employees
Establish and maintain the administrative process within the organization
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit, stand, and kneel
Sit and stand for long periods of time
Use computer for long periods of time
Skills and Experience
QuickBooks familiar
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Excellent organization and communication skills
Mac proficiency preferred
Experience in MS Office
Reports directly to the Showroom Manager.
FULL TIME
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for the position. Your information will be held in the strictest confidence. Submit to jobs@hawthornehouseinc.com to be considered.
Full-time Showroom Assistant
Summary
The Showroom Assistant is a vital role for Hawthorne House. The ideal candidate must be able to work with clients on the showroom floor, keep the showroom floor in pristine condition, and work with operations to facilitate smooth operational flow. The Showroom Assistant must be people-oriented and customer service-focused.
Duties
Answer all incoming calls and direct them to the correct department
Organize samples
Assist all clients in the showroom and with custom order sales
Maintain showroom appearance
Walk-in customer showroom sales
Manage part-time showroom staff
Assist showroom manager in all aspects of order placing and tracking and customer outreach and follow up
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit, stand, and kneel
Sit and stand for long periods of time
Use computer for long periods of time
Skills and Experience
Excellent customer service skills
Mac proficiency preferred
Experience in MS Office
CRM knowledge and project management software preferred
Reports directly to the Showroom Manager.
FULL TIME
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for the position. Your information will be held in the strictest confidence. Submit to jobs@hawthornehouseinc.com to be considered.
