Assistant Showroom Manager

Position SummaryThe Assistant Showroom Manager will work in a retail capacity managing the frequent interaction with walk-in as well as telephone customers. The employee will be responsible for Counter Sales and the execution of taking customer orders and entering them into our computer system. They will assist in merchandising products and maintaining a clean and organized store. This is a customer service focused role.Duties & ResponsibilitiesOversee the process of taking orders at the sales counter and over the phoneBuild relationships with customersAbility to learn company distribution system to enter ordersDevelop product knowledge to assess needs and recommend solutions to customer needsSeek out new products or strategies to grow showroom salesAssist in maintaining, organizing, and replenishing merchandise in storeEstablish standards and best practices for displaying materials and managing the overall store layout, appearance, and cleanlinessAssist with inventory and quoting jobs to customersManage customer pick-up process and experienceUnderstand profit margins and create opportunities to increase sales through margin improvements or upselling additional or related productsBasic QualificationsMinimum of three years of successful sales experiencePurchasing and inventory experienceBachelor’s degree preferredEffective team player and leader with strong communication skillsExperience in and knowledge of the construction industry and building materials strongly preferredBilingual in English and Spanish preferredCore CompetenciesStrive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrityEmbody servant leadership principles by putting the needs of others first and valuing diverse perspectivesDemonstrated ability to work independently and on a team, including leading, executing, and/or delegating as neededEstablish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organizationChampion an inclusive work environment and empower others to bring their full selves to the workplaceAbility to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive resultsCommunicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers and customersPhysical RequirementsAbility to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the timeFrequent movement within the office to operate basic office machineryAbility to operate basic office machineryAbility to communicate effectively with team members and management to exchange accurate informationRequired Cognitive SkillsAbility to problem solve and prioritize tasksAbility to manage stress related to deadlines and ongoing projectsAbility to multitaskAbility to receive and analyze informationAbility to quickly communicate solutions if problems occurAbility to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgment and initiativeLaunch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members as our greatest assets and invest in training while supporting work-life balance.Job Location:Colonial Materials, Inc. - Jacksonville            351 White Street Jacksonville, NC 28546‎ As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.‎ Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs‎‎ Benefits Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching Employee Stock Purchase Program Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered Mental, Physical and Emotional Well-Being Programs for Employees and Families Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers Employee Referral Bonus Program