Showroom Apprentice

About
Us

Twelve designs and builds the world’s most inspiring merchandise and packaging for the world’s most coveted brands. Applying our uniquely tested end-to-end methodology, we seamlessly integrate our expert teams and global supply chain to turn wild dreams into high-return realities. Our difference lies in our approach to partnership and our commitment to social responsibility, working exclusively with vetted and approved partners.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Showroom Apprentice to join our Paris-based team. This individual will play a key role in supporting our Account Management & Development teams, assisting with sample tracking, showroom merchandising helping to providing white-glove service and support showroom activities.

What You’ll Do:

Sample & Inventory Management

• Own the day-to-day management of all physical samples in office, including organizing and maintaining the product sample closet.

• Create and maintain a clear labeling, logging and inventory system for all samples, ensuring samples are properly stored, documented and easy to locate at all times.

• Create virtual sample sheets, including product photography, shipment dates, and recipient history to improve sample visibility across teams and clients.

• Track all incoming innovation samples from factory partners.

• Effectively communicate new and updated samples to cross-functional teams, including sharing status updates, key details, and availability to support internal reviews and client meetings.

• Provide administrative support to the sales and development teams as needed

Showroom Merchandising 

• Own the overall showroom environment, ensuring the space is always organized, professionally presented, and client-ready.

• Merchandise, maintain and refresh the Twelve showroom to reflect seasonal narratives and new innovations that are visually cohesive and presentation ready.

• Partner with Innovation and internal teams to ensure featured samples are accurate, up to date, and aligned with team initiatives.

• Prepare the showroom for internal reviews, client meetings, and walkthroughs as needed.

• Coordinate showroom and office operational needs, including supplies, hospitality, displays, and presentation materials to support daily operations and client visits.
  

Client Meeting Support

• Assemble presentation boards, sample kits, and supporting materials for client meetings and innovation workshops.

• Coordinate domestic and international sample shipments, including packing, courier bookings, and tracking.

• Prepare meeting spaces before client visits and reset afterward.

Product Development Support

• Work closely with the Innovation Team leads to support new sample creation.

• Communicate with factory partners regarding sample status, updates, tracking, and requests.

• Log product details, including photography, costing, and specifications.

• Assist with quality reviews of incoming samples, flagging inconsistencies or defects to the development team.

• Support competitive benchmarking and innovation research by sourcing and organizing market samples.
  

Administrative & Office Support

• Provide administrative support across the commercial, innovation, and development teams on day-to-day operational activities.

• Coordinate office operations and showroom readiness to ensure an exceptional experience for employees, clients, and visitors.

• Support scheduling, meeting logistics, and preparation of presentation materials as needed.

• Assist with special projects and cross-functional initiatives to support the growing Paris office.

Who You Are:

• Passionate about physical product, design, and creating exceptional customer experiences.

• Eager to learn, proactive, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented with strong project management and communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and creative tools like Adobe Creative Suite (preferred).

• Comfortable working hands-on with physical product.

• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)
  
  

Please note: Fluency in English and French is essential to effectively collaborate with our internal teams, international partners, and to participate in a wide range of projects. Resumes are required to be submitted in English.

Twelve Inc. is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. It is the policy of the Company to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, disability, or handicap, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.