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Rug Cleaning Assistant

Oak Park, MI

$17 - $18/hr

As a Rug Cleaning Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring area rugs are cleaned, processed, and delivered with care. This position offers a variety of tasks, including hands-on cleaning ...

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How much do area rugs jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for area rugs in the United States is $15.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.22 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Area Rug Sales Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Area Rug Sales Specialist, you need strong product knowledge, sales expertise, and typically a background in retail or interior design. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and visual merchandising tools is common. Excellent interpersonal skills, active listening, and attention to detail help build rapport with customers and identify their needs. These skills are vital to effectively guide customers, drive sales, and ensure customer satisfaction in a competitive retail environment.

What are the main challenges faced by Area Rug Sales Associates when helping customers select the right rug?

Area Rug Sales Associates often face the challenge of guiding customers through a wide variety of rug styles, sizes, and materials to find the perfect fit for their space. Customers may be unsure about color coordination, durability for high-traffic areas, or care requirements, and associates must be knowledgeable to offer tailored recommendations. Building trust and providing excellent service is crucial, as rugs are significant investments and customers value expert advice. Additionally, associates frequently collaborate with interior designers and coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery and installation.

What are area rugs?

Area rugs are large, decorative floor coverings that are used to define spaces, add warmth, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of a room. Unlike wall-to-wall carpeting, area rugs cover only a portion of the floor and can be easily moved or replaced. They come in various sizes, materials, colors, and designs to suit different preferences and interior styles. Area rugs also help to protect flooring, reduce noise, and provide comfort underfoot.

What is the difference between Area Rugs vs Carpet Installers?

AspectArea RugsCarpet Installers
Required CredentialsMinimal; some may have design or retail trainingCertification or training in carpet installation preferred
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, showrooms, or clients' homesResidential and commercial spaces, often on-site
Industry UsageFocus on selling, selecting, and placing rugsSpecialize in installing various types of carpets and flooring
Common Search/Comparison IntentChoosing or understanding rugsInstalling or replacing carpets

While both roles involve flooring, Area Rugs focus on selecting and selling decorative rugs, often in retail or design settings. Carpet Installers specialize in the physical installation of carpets in residential or commercial spaces. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right professional for your flooring needs.

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Infographic showing various Area Rugs job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 83% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 13% Physical, and 87% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,970 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Sourcing Coordinator (Rugs)

Town and Country Living

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Town & Country Living is a global leader in home décor, textiles, and design. Our expanded family includes Home Dynamix and Amalgamated Textiles, providing more than 60 years of combined experience in the home décor industry. The combination of all three companies brings unmatched expertise and excellence in sales, design, development, sourcing, supply chain efficiencies, customer service, and e-commerce fulfillment. With our company's diverse multi-product assortment across all home categories, we can provide excellent offerings and service to our retail partners while responding quickly to the ever-changing needs of the marketplace.
SUMMARY
The Sourcing Coordinator provides complex administrative support to the Sourcing department.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES
  • Daily communication with overseas offices and agents. Should be available to attend calls on China/India/Turkey timings.
  • Work with sales on product requirements (Rugs and Mats), target costs, forecast and work with overseas factories to get competitive cost with the appropriate country/factory, based on customer requirements.
  • Cost engineer into target price ensuring accuracy that costs reflect packaging/ testing/quality requirements of the customer before passing to sales and entering PLM.
  • Evaluate costing for repeat SKUs on a regular basis for any benefit from global market conditions, raw material and currency fluctuation.
  • Work with Sales/planning team on deadlines on replenishment/running changes for production. Track/manage roll out orders.
  • Work in close collaboration with Design/PD on product/sample development (Rugs & Mats), follow ups, running changes, deadlines. Follow through from sample order to receipt in NYC.
  • Coordinate with Packaging department to ensure packaging is available at time of costing requests.
  • Analyze overall factory plans to ensure capacities are available for all orders and recorders.
  • Participate in weekly development and production meetings for all customers.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Excellent costing and negotiating skills. Must be able to work on large excel data.
  • Strong knowledge on area rugs, bath rugs, accent rugs and understanding costing for Walmart, Costco, TJX etc
  • Strong relationship with Turkey, Egypt, India, China Rugs and mats vendors
  • Modest overseas travel required
  • Understanding trade regulations, product integrity, testing protocols, production cycle timeline and logistics.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent business acumen and strong tactical skills.
  • Works independently with ability to multi-task and meet demanding deadlines.
  • Superior organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong sense of urgency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree with 8yrs of sourcing experience working with overseas vendors at a large volume wholesale or retail business.
  • 5 years of experience in Home Textiles or Apparel preferred
  • Experienced in Home Textiles - Rugs, Runners, Bath & Kitchen Mats.
  • Experienced working with Walmart/Sams, Costco, TJX Brands, strong understanding of costing, timelines and requirements

Salary Description
$80,000 - $90,000

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