Part-Time Sales Associate

Interface directly with clients as well as work collaboratively with the sales team to drive sales. Provide exceptional customer service, thoughtful selections and excellent follow-up with vendors and customers.      

Responsibilities:

Drive sales to meet and exceed sales goals:

• Manage and execute all stages of the sales process from opportunity to invoice to ensure proper follow-up, clean sales, minimal returns and customer satisfaction
• Drive sales to the trade & retail customer base

New business development and account management: 

• Identify and create new customers through building strong relationships with architects, builders, and interior designers
• Source and follow up on leads to develop new business
• Collaborate with business development team to maximize sales growth
• Assist showroom customers in lighting selections and purchases in a manner which maintains long term relationships

Showroom Operations:

• Ensure compliance with all company and showroom policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean, attractive and organized showroom appearance which will enhance sales
• Become proficient in the company’s order entry and operating system
• Independently open and close showroom

Requirements:

• 3+ years retail or showroom sales experience, preferably in the luxury home furnishings, lighting or building materials industries
• 2+ years of retail lighting experience preferred
• Experience in Interior design, custom home building products, luxury home furnishing and/or lighting industry required
• College graduate preferred
• Proficient computer skills utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite of software with working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SalesPad.
• Experience in project management with the ability to manage client expectations and time effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a wide variety of people and forge mutually beneficial relationships
• Superior communication and organization skills with excellent attention to detail
• Must demonstrate maturity in judgement, commitment, dependability, punctuality and adherence to agreed-upon schedule as determined by manager
• Critical thinking; ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines and production schedules in fast-paced environment
• Keen eye for design and creativity
• Ability to achieve results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends
• Ability to use tools, climb ladders, and safely lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to follow safety and security standards.

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