Retail Sales & Design Consultant

SummaryRetail Sales & Design ConsultantDo you have a flair for design? A passion for people?Are you:Self-motivated?Detail-oriented?The type of person who wants compensation based upon results?This is an inside sales position selling flooring & more to retail customers with terrific growth potential. The position requires interacting with customers and assisting them with product choices according to their individual needs. Whether that interaction occurs in our showroom or in the community, the objective is always to provide flooring advice that will make the customers' buying decision easier.Carpet One Floor & Home has long been regarded as the premier flooring retailer in the surrounding communities. Locally owned and operated for more than years, we are known for our superior customer service and our professional staff. Because we belong to the largest floor covering cooperative in the world, our company offers the very best flooring products with only the most qualified installers.We believe in creating a family friendly work environment, where each person is an integral member of the team, yet responsible for his or her own results and earning potential. We are proud of our heritage and would like to find an individual who will excel and prosper in a fast paced retail environment becoming a valued member of our team.DutiesAlthough not an all-inclusive list, the following are some of the duties and expectations that we have for this position:Sell flooring, window treatments, kitchen and bath design & more!Greet customers on the sales floor, and determine their wants and needsKeep up-to-date on the wide select of floors we have to offer along with the benefits and warranties provided by eachProvide outstanding customer serviceWrite sales ordersHelp work through, and follow-up after, the completion of each jobBuild client relationshipsNetwork regularly, and work effectively, with other store employeesExecute targeted sales strategiesReceive payment, or obtain credit authorizationUse computer database to research the availability of merchandise and to process ordersFollow up in a timely and professional manner with all customers on requests and/or concernsAnswer questions from customers about flooring & remodelingAssist customers with flooring choices (explain features/benefits, etc.)Help customers with their choice through decorating and/or design adviceMaintain showroom by keeping samples and displays neat, current, and cleanProspect for new businessRequirementsThe ideal candidate must be:Willing to divide his or her work time between the showroom floor and prospecting for new clients (out networking within the community).Willing to undergo our extensive product and sales training in order to become certified flooring and design expert.A self-starter.Personally well-organized.Willing to create new business.Able to provide outstanding customer service.Able to provide exceptional follow-up.Additional qualificationsA passion for, or experience with, decorating or designSome college is preferred, but not necessaryMust have access to reliable transportation in order to get to work, and to visit customers' home (as necessary)Open and flexible work availability, including weekendsStrong knowledge of the Microsoft Office programs and a willingness to learn our operating systemsRetail sales experience strong preferredJ-18808-Ljbffr