How to hire a showroom assistant

How to hire a showroom assistant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step showroom assistant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a showroom assistant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new showroom assistant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a showroom assistant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a showroom assistant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a showroom assistant that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of showroom assistants and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Showroom Assistant	Description	Hourly rate
   Showroom Assistant	Secretaries and administrative assistants perform clerical and administrative duties. They organize files, prepare documents, schedule appointments, and support other staff.	$13-24

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Purchase Orders
   • Trade Shows
   • Line Sheets
   • Front Desk
   • Photo Shoots
   • Sales Orders
   • Product Selection
   • Administrative Tasks
   • Account Executives
   • Product Knowledge
   • Sample Room
   • Sales Associates
   • QuickBooks

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the VIP showroom and schedule appointments for celebrity clientele.
   • Coordinate networking events throughout the company while also managing social media outlets such as Houzz and Facebook.
   • Manage all social media platforms: Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and the company blog.
   • Manage end-to-end request for proposal (RFP) process; from client presentation creation to demonstration via on-site or WebEx.
   • Maintain all client accounts using Quickbooks.
   • Create invoices in QuickBooks for company records and clients.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your showroom assistant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A showroom assistant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, showroom assistants' average salary in georgia is 43% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level showroom assistants earn 43% less than senior-level showroom assistants.
   • Certifications. A showroom assistant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a showroom assistant's salary.

   Average showroom assistant salary

   $39,356yearly

   $18.92 hourly rate

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   Entry-level showroom assistant salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a showroom assistant job description

   A job description for a showroom assistant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a showroom assistant job description:

   Showroom assistant job description example

   This part-time position earns a competitive wage of $20 per hour . Additionally, our team enjoys being part of a fast-growing, family-owned business . If this sounds like the right entry-level opportunity for you, apply today!

   ABOUT INSPIRED CLOSETS

   Inspired Closets has been creatively transforming the homes of clients for over 32 years now. Complete customer satisfaction is one of our top priorities; we do whatever it takes to make things right, every time. Since our foundation, our experienced team of professionals has designed and installed over 45,000 custom organization solutions for homeowners throughout the Chicagoland area. A large portion of our business comes from repeat customers and referrals because people love what we do and want to share it with others!

   We're in the habit of hiring self-motivated, inventive team members who find excitement in meeting new clients and helping them modify their homes in superior ways. We know that the backbone of our business is our hard-working and artistic employees, which is why we offer exceptional pay opportunities and benefits.

   A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CLOSET ORGANIZER / SHOWROOM ASSISTANT

   In this part-time customer service position, you play an important role in our company. Every day that you work, you arrive at work ready to tackle a variety of important tasks, including scheduling customer consultations, following up on leads, and keeping the office stocked with supplies and samples. With great attention to detail, you diligently ensure the showroom remains organized and ready for upcoming consultations.

   You enthusiastically assist our showroom liaison with various projects, including putting together marketing mailings and preparing for showroom events. Always flexible and adaptable, you also complete various crucial clerical and office duties as needed. You end each day feeling proud of the awesome job you've done !

   QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CLOSET ORGANIZER / SHOWROOM ASSISTANT

   • Excellent computer skills
   • Exceptional customer service skills

   Are you a self-starter? Can you work both independently and as part of a team? Are you high energy, professional, and friendly? Do you love people and have a flair for providing top-notch service? Are you very organized and efficient? If yes, you might just be perfect for this entry-level position!

   WORK SCHEDULE FOR A CLOSET ORGANIZER / SHOWROOM ASSISTANT

   This part-time entry-level position works Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM . That is around 8 to 10 hours per week .

   ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

   If you feel that you would be right for this entry-level customer service job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

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5. Post your job

   To find the right showroom assistant for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with showroom assistants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit showroom assistants who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your showroom assistant job on Zippia to find and recruit showroom assistant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with showroom assistant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new showroom assistant

   Once you've found the showroom assistant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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