Sales and Design Consultants
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Generate and develop new customer accounts to increase company revenue, by conducting sales presentations and cold-calling if necessary.
- Build and foster a network of referrals with contractors, builders and interior designers in order to create new opportunities for revenue growth.
- Build and maintain ongoing awareness of new products and services, competitor activities and other research.
- Greet showroom visitors and provide design ideas and options using effective upselling techniques.
- Research product availability and follow up with prospective clients on a timely manner.
Offer in-house consultations, provide product samples, prepare quotes, estimate delivery dates and coordinate product installation.
Qualifications
- 3 years of direct work experience in an external sales capacity.
- Demonstrated ability to convert prospects and close deals while maintaining established sales quotas.
- Professional demeanour, selling style, and appearance.
- Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
- Previous experience in the interior design, tile or flooring industries.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office programs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Additional language is desirable.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
- Due to the nature of the retail business, being available to work on Saturdays is a requirement of this position.
Showroom Assistant – Vancouver
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet showroom visitors warmly and fulfill all reasonable requests from guests to ensure their comfort and overall satisfaction
- Deal with all inquiries in a professional and courteous manner – whether in person, on the telephone or via e-mail
- Answer questions about our company, showroom locations, hours of operation or driving directions as well as take messages when sales staff members are unavailable
- Coordinate deliveries with freight companies, ensuring that orders are picked up and delivered on time
- Gather samples, prepare quotes and process payments on behalf of the sales team
- Act as a facilitator for return and repair issues, provide information regarding order status and stock availability
- Receive, sort and distribute mail
- Perform basic bookkeeping, filing, and clerical duties
- Order, receive and maintain office supplies
- Maintain the appearance of our showroom and work areas
- Update product/inventory and customer database on a regular basis
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a professional environment
- A strong work ethic with a professional attitude and excellent organizational skills
- Friendly, with a strong commitment to providing quality customer service
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills
How to Apply
Please submit your application via email at [email protected] including:
- An up-to-date resume and brief cover letter outlining your experience for the position.
- Salary history and/or requirements.
Please note applications will only be accepted online and only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.