Sales Associate

CHICAGO, 444 North Wells Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America Req #24

Friday, April 19, 2024

Looking for a bright and exciting new challenge? We created an employee driven, collaborative culture as we expand into new markets. If you are looking to join a team where your creativity, sales, and design expertise are valued then apply today. In this role you will interact directly with our trade and consumer clients to provide an exceptional customer experience.

Your Responsibilities:

Drive sales to meet and exceed sales goals:

Manage and execute all stages of the sales process providing superior customer service
Drive sales to the trade and retail customer providing design and sales expertise.
Project management from design selection to order delivery.

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:

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 to include a rotating Saturday. We are closed on Sundays

Our 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 preferably SalesPad.
Experience in project management with the ability to manage client expectations and time effectively.

We Provide:

Competitive Salary and monthly bonus compensation
Structured training program
Competitive Medical Benefits
Minimal cost for Vision and Dental
$50K company provided Life Insurance
401K matching up to 4% of your contributions
Up to two weeks paid vacation the first year
Accrued sick time
Closed on all major holidays

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Other details

Job Family Sales
Pay Type Hourly

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