Showroom Sales Associate – NY Design Center
Reports To: Showroom Manager
Department: Sales
FLSA Status: Full Time / Non-Exempt
Date Prepared: December 2022
Who We Are
As a family-owned company, PALECEK values integrity, loyalty, and strong partnerships. We are driven to improve, innovate, and inspire. We bring our personal best to every aspect of our business, from our design and craft to our internal teamwork and customer service. We are passionate about creativity and believe that beautiful spaces enhance the quality of life.
Summary:
The Showroom Sales Associate will represent and deliver on sales objectives for their location. In addition, they will provide the highest level of service and support to our clients.
Description
Achieve high levels of sales performance and results
Assist customers in the selection, purchase, and delivery of merchandise
Provide monthly sales forecast and deliver on financial goals and quotas
Serve as a product ambassador for PALECEK by maintaining comprehensive product knowledge and utilizing the informational tools to provide immediate detail for product and sales requests
Prospect, develop, and document new and existing business opportunities
Maintain current Architecture and Design industry knowledge with an understanding of brand competitors and a critical understanding of how to apply this knowledge to the sales process
Perform other duties as requested.
Key Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in trade
Prior Architecture and Design sales with a proven high-volume track record
To the Trade and Wholesale industry knowledge
Outstanding customer service and exceptional follow up
Proactive with the ability to prioritize tasks and problem solve
Furniture industry and design knowledge
Order processing and basic computer skills
Word and Excel proficient
Manage time wisely, work independently, and be self-motivated and proactive
Communicate clearly in a concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Customer focused with an ability to build client confidence and is committed to increasing the overall customer experience
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and populations
Physical Requirements
Operate in a professional office environment
Moderate noise i.e. business office with computers, phone, printers and light traffic
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone
Close vision requirements due to computer work
Ability to see various shades of color
Pay & Benefits
Pay range: $25 – $35/hour + commission
Competitive Paid Time Off
A flexible health plan offering medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
401(k) Savings Plan
Profit Sharing Benefits
Generous Employee Discount
Surprise Gifts!
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@palecek.com
