RETAIL SALES/DESIGN CONSULTANT

Sergenian's Floor Coverings•Tampa, FL

42d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an individual to interact with customers and assist them in making product choices according to their individual needs. The ideal candidate must be willing to divide his or her work time between the showroom floor, visiting customer's homes, prospecting for new clients, and networking within the community. The objective is always to provide both design and flooring advise that will make the customers buying decision easier. To be successful, the candidate must also be willing to undergo our extensive product and sales training to become a certified flooring and design expert. It is also expected that the individual be a self-starter, personally well organized, and willing to create new business as well as to provide outstanding customer service and follow-up. 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 would like to find an individual who will excel and prosper in a fast-paced environment becoming a valued member of our team. If you have a passion for people and a love for sales and design, this is the career opportunity you have been waiting for. This position offers outstanding earning potential for the right individual. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Requirements

Some college preferred; A 2 or 4 year degree in Interior Design is preferred
A passion for, or experience with, decorating or design
Must be willing and able to attend some off-site training
Must have access to reliable transportation
Must have open and flexible work availability to include weekends
Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and be willing to learn our operating system
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Professionalism, to include dependability, accountability, and punctuality
Self-motivated and internally driven to excel in your position and career
Time management skills for juggling multiple (and sometimes competing) deadlines and deliverables
High school or equivalent (Required)
Sales Experience: 1 year (Required)
Customer Service: 1 year (Required)
Driver's License (Required)

Nice To Haves

Retail sales experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Sell flooring and floor care products, as well as other home decorating items
Greeting customer on the sales floor and determining their wants and needs
Keeping up to date on the wide selection of floors we have to offer along with the benefits and warranties provided by each
Provide outstanding customer service
Writing sales orders
Helping work through and following up after completion of job
Building client relationships
Networking regularly and working effectively with other store employees
Executing sales strategies
Receiving payment or obtain credit authorization
Using computer database to research availability of merchandise and to process orders
Following up in a timely and professional manner with customers on all requests or concerns
Answering questions from and providing information to customers about flooring
Assisting customers with flooring choices - explaining features and benefits of various types of flooring
Helping customers with their choice through decorating and design advise
Visiting customer's homes or workplace to provide product and design advise
Maintain showroom by keeping samples and displays neat, current, and clean
Prospecting for new business