Boutique Product Consultant

Position Summary The Boutique Product Consultant connects donated merchandise with the creative vision and product needs of the stores they support. Working closely with Designers and the production team, this individual identifies boutique-quality products, assists with pricing, manages stored furniture inventory, and coordinates selections that reflect each store’s customers, style, and seasonal themes. This role combines a strong eye for quality and design with organized inventory management and responsive service. The Consultant helps develop a practical, consistent product selection process that supports all Designers and makes the best use of donated merchandise. Designer Partnership and Seasonal Planning Build strong working relationships with Designers, treating them as internal customers and learning each store’s aesthetic, customer demographics, product needs, and priorities. Use vision boards, store visits, market demographic information, and ongoing conversations to understand the merchandise needed for each location. Collaborate with Designers on vision boards and product planning for the themes they establish throughout the year, including fall, Christmas, and other seasonal transitions. Translate each Designer’s vision into clear product requests, coordinated selections, and suitable alternatives when requested items are unavailable. Product Curation and Pricing Support Search incoming donations for higher-end, luxury, vintage, and other distinctive items that meet Cindy’s Dove & Sparrow quality standards. Curate purses, jewelry, shoes, home décor, housewares, seasonal merchandise, outdoor items, boutique-level clothing, and other products suited to the supported stores. Evaluate condition, craftsmanship, style, completeness, and customer appeal; set aside items that do not meet boutique standards for the appropriate production process. Assist the production team with pricing recommendations based on condition, brand, quality, comparable resale information, and the store’s market. Follow established pricing guidelines and approval procedures. Furniture Selection and Inventory Coordination Select donated furniture that meets Cindy’s Dove & Sparrow standards for quality, condition, style, and market appeal. Manage furniture inventory stored in semi-trailers, maintaining accurate records of each item’s description, condition, location, availability, and reservation status. Use photographs and dimensions to help Designers assess options. Help Designers locate couches, tables, chairs, and other furniture, and recommend complementary pieces that support the look they want to achieve. Coordinate approved selections and transfers with the appropriate production, warehouse, and transportation team members; confirm item details, destination, and timing. Update inventory as items are received, reserved, transferred, returned, or otherwise removed, and keep storage organized and accessible. Design Center Management Outfit and maintain the shared Design Center using donated throw pillows, Afghans and throws, artwork, lamps, boutique-level clothing, and other useful styling items. Organize items so Designers can easily see, find, and select available resources. Maintain a consistent checkout, reservation, return, and replenishment process so shared items remain accounted for and available to support multiple stores. Process Development and Service Expectations Take an active role in developing, documenting, and improving the workflow for product requests, selection, reservations, pricing coordination, and transfers. Gather input from Designers and production staff to create a process that works across stores and clearly defines responsibilities and handoffs. Apply agreed procedures consistently while remaining helpful, collaborative, and responsive to Designer needs. Communicate availability, alternatives, delays, and next steps promptly. Resolve competing requests through esta…

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