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# Administrative Assistant - Social Media at Tom James Company

- **Company:** Tom James Company
- **Location:** Mclean, VA
- **Employment:** part-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-03-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tomjames/7f2a133d-9d9d-4e73-ba6b-9f6dbd69b6ae

## Job description

At the Tom James Company, an Assistant supports our sales team members, store leaders, and key organizational leaders in fulfilling our mission to be a global leader in the fashion industry. An Assistant is a valued member of the Tom James sales support team.

We currently have a part-time opening in our McLean, VA office. Our position is 10 hours per week at $21.50 per hour. We offer a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan. Regular onsite attendance required.

The right person will thrive on responsibility, ownership, and being one step ahead.

Position Details:

- Part-time: 10 hours per week
- $21.50/hour + PTO, paid holidays, 401(k)
- Primarily in-office, with occasional client-facing support

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

- Turning ideas, client stories and wardrobe concepts into posts
- Organize photos/videos
- Build a library of client looks and seasonal pieces
- Grow audience — connecting with clients and have daily engagement with them
- Monitor direct messaging and flag referral opportunities
- Build a weekly content calendar

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

- Is extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Anticipates needs instead of waiting for direction
- Communicates clearly and professionally
- Is comfortable with technology and learning new systems
- Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Takes pride in doing things the right way

Ideal Background:

- Administrative, sales support, or operations experience
- Experience in a client-facing or service-oriented role
- Strong interest in business, organization, or growth

Requirements:

- Consistent onsite attendance required
- Able to bend and lift up to 30 lbs.
- Valid driver's license required

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, grow, and be a key part of a high-performing operation, we’d love to hear from you.

## About Tom James Company

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Tom James Company designs, manufactures, and delivers custom clothing for men and women through a direct‑sales model, serving busy professionals worldwide.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family‑owned, no public funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Franklin, Tennessee, USA
- **Founded**: 1966
- **Founders**: Spencer Hays

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Custom apparel manufacturing and direct‑to‑consumer retail (men’s and women’s custom clothing).
- **Target customers**: B2C and B2B – busy professionals, executives, and individuals seeking convenient, personalized wardrobe solutions.
- **Mission / purpose**: “We Build People. People Build the Business.” The company focuses on developing its sales professionals and delivering high‑value custom garments through a relationship‑driven approach.

## Products & Services
- **Custom Suits, Shirts, and Outerwear**: Tailored men’s and women’s garments, including suits, sport coats, dress shirts, jeans, dresses, and outerwear, offered in a wide range of fabrics and styles.
- **Personalized Sales Experience (“We Come To You”)**: Sales representatives visit clients at their home or office for consultations, measurements, and garment hand‑delivery, eliminating the need for a retail store visit.
- **Women’s Line**: Launched in 2020, a full custom clothing collection for women, with more than 40 unique measurements and 75 patterns.
- **Holland & Sherry Interiors**: A luxury interiors division leveraging the company’s fabric‑milling expertise.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (Gross Sales) – $585 million in 2024 [careers.tomjames.com](https://careers.tomjames.com/about/).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not applicable (no external funding); the company operates with 14 owned manufacturing facilities globally, including mills and factories in the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia [tomjames.com](https://www.tomjames.com/heritage/default.aspx).
- **Growth Signals**: 8.18% annual sales growth in 2024; women’s line up 200% year‑to‑date; per‑person sales up 30% post‑pandemic; new pay plan released in 2021 that increased compensation by 25% across the board [careers.tomjames.com](https://careers.tomjames.com/about/).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical Integration**: Owns the entire supply chain from fabric weaving to garment manufacturing to delivery – 14 manufacturing partners, including historic brands like Oxxford Clothing and Holland & Sherry.
- **Customization at Scale**: Ability to produce a high volume of individually customized garments, a combination competitors find difficult to replicate.
- **Value Proposition**: Offers custom garments at prices comparable to off‑the‑rack items, appealing to a broad customer base.
- **Entrepreneurial Sales Model**: Sales professionals build their own clientele and have uncapped earning potential, with the support of a 50‑year‑old brand and in‑house manufacturing.
- **Principle‑Based Leadership**: Emphasis on long‑term relationships, ethical practices, and investment in employee development rather than short‑term tactics.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion of Women’s Line**: Continued growth in the women’s custom clothing category, which has seen strong demand.
- **Sustainability Investments**: Operations include a solar‑powered shirt factory and a biofuel boiler at the textile mill, with a goal of reducing environmental impact.
- **Strengthening Sales Force**: Ongoing training, a new pay plan, and leadership development programs to attract and retain top sales talent.
- **Geographic Reach**: Serving clients across 4 continents with 92 locations; exploring further market penetration in existing territories.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture and Mission**: The company’s mission “We Build People. People Build the Business.” is central – leaders emphasize personal and professional growth over short‑term profits. Managers start as sales professionals and continue selling to stay connected [careers.tomjames.com](https://careers.tomjames.com/investment-in-you/).
- **Remote / Hybrid Policy**: Sales roles are field‑based – representatives work from home and meet clients at their locations. Corporate/leadership roles are based in Franklin, TN.
- **Compensation and Growth**: Uncapped commissions, guaranteed training pay, and a recent 25% compensation increase. Career paths include moving into sales leadership, where most managers have risen from within.
- **Unique Perks**: “Follow Day” – a half‑day ride‑along with a sales leader before hiring to ensure cultural fit. Company‑sponsored leadership training for new managers. Direct‑selling model allows for schedule flexibility and autonomy.
- **Workforce**: ~3,000 employees, with a strong emphasis on internal promotion and tenure.

## Sources
1. [careers.tomjames.com – About page](https://careers.tomjames.com/about/)
2. [careers.tomjames.com – Investment in You page](https://careers.tomjames.com/investment-in-you/)
3. [tomjames.com – Heritage page](https://www.tomjames.com/heritage/default.aspx)
4. [careers.tomjames.com – Main careers site](https://careers.tomjames.com/)
5. [jobs.lever.co/tomjames – Current openings](https://jobs.lever.co/tomjames)

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