Associate Manager, Hospitality Carpet Production

About Schumacher 

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the$150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life.We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally. 

Our competitive advantage in the industry is the people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows: 

• Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit 

• Take Ownership & Accountability 

• Be Solutions-Oriented 

• Demonstrate Courage 

• Practice Adaptability 

• Embrace Collaboration 

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher Hospitality team. 

Role Overview 

The Schumacher Hospitality team is excited to add a Hospitality Carpet Production Manager to our team. This position will report to the President and work closely with our Design Director and Portfolio Director. They will partner closely with the Schumacher Hospitality sales team and Patterson Flynn teamto bring our client’s carpet designs to life. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for launching our custom contract rug processes and offerings. 

YOU WILL: 

• Be responsible for communicating directly with vendors to develop carpets that meet the design, durability and budget requirements shared by clients.  

• Manage the product development process from concept to PO placement to freight coordination for Schumacher Hospitality carpets.   

• Be responsible for sending artwork, color matches, and other pertinent information to vendors (digitally or packages). 

• Keep track of developments - gather technical specifications, costing, and production details. Ensure developments remain on schedule on meet client specifications.  

• Share details, timelines and information with the Schumacher Hospitality sales team.  

• Review samples and development with design and sales teams. Communicate feedback with mill partners. 

• Lead Hospitality carpet implementation and ongoing organization for successful launch and scaling of Schumacher Hospitality carpet segment. 

• Provide advice to and share information with the Schumacher Hospitality sales team about different carpet constructions and performance attributes. 

• Meet with the sales team regularly to suggest innovative solutions and constructions for client requests. 

• Create quotes and share pricing, lead time, and all relevant information with sales team.  

• Partner with Portfolio team to create and maintain detailed internal specification sheets, pricing information, and product documentation and databases. 

• Manage the Hospitality carpet sales funnel and report on the Hospitality carpet pipeline. 

YOU HAVE/ARE: 

• Minimum 3 years experience in rug sales, production, design, luxury carpet experience is a plus 

• Thorough understanding of rug constructions and techniques - understanding of different fiber types and performance characteristics 

• Strong understanding of product development processes, sampling workflows, and vendor communication 

• Excellent communication skills with carpet designers, carpet vendors, logistics companies and internal stakeholders 

• Strong attention to detail in technical documentation and specifications 

• Strong proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) 

• Ability and willingness to learn other software systems 

• A no-task-is-too-small attitude and willingness to pitch in as needed 

• Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure, multi-task, follow directions, stay organized, and happily execute revisions with a high level of accuracy 

Benefits Package 

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family. 

Wealth Benefits: 

• Competitive Salary 

• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing 

• 401K Plan  

  Health Benefits: 

• Dental Coverage  

• Medical Coverage 

• Prescription Drug Plan  

• Vision Coverage   

• Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• TELADOC 

  Other Benefits: 

• 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• 10 Company Holidays  

• Bereavement Leave 

• Life Insurance  

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 

• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans) 

• Pet Insurance  

• Short-Term Disability (STD) 

• Long Term Disability (LTD) 

• Parental Medical Leave 

• Child Bonding Leave  

• Employee Discount 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.