Sales Associate

Gunton Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

10d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Support customer satisfaction, growth, profitability, and other performance objectives of the branch office through coordination and maintenance of all inside selling and office procedures. Ensure all policies and procedures in accordance with the Gunton selling process are handled in a timely manner. Accurate follow-up on all customer requests, quotes, orders, and inquiries. Work in conjunction with Sales Representatives to ensure that the branch office achieves performance goals in customer satisfaction, quotes, bookings, cost containment, and margin (discounting). RESPONSIBILITIES This position will work out of the Warrendale or Monroeville showroom Engage with customers in the Showroom and over the phone. Convert In-Store, Phone-In, or Website contacts into appointments for the appropriate segment outside sales representative. Manage the accurate and timely input of information into our customer account management software. Develop extensive product knowledge, process knowledge, and the ability to navigate the Pella quoting system. Convert customer requests into quotes through the Pella quoting system into accurate proposals/contracts. Communicate customer product service needs to the customer service team in a timely manner. Assist in the training and development of new employees. Participate in promotional events for prospects and customers with the goal of increasing sales. Manage mailings, filing, software updates, office supplies, and promotional literature inventories. Proactively supports all business segments within the Showroom. Responsible for promoting and generating Google reviews. Make calls to facilitate appointments for all outside Representatives in Showroom. Manage Showroom housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, professional, presentable office environment. Always exhibit the highest standard of personal ethics and adhere to all Gunton Corporation policies. Perform additional responsibilities assigned by your manager.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work at the Showroom location Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, and a rotating Saturday schedule.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a retail environment.
College degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Engage with customers in the Showroom and over the phone.
Convert In-Store, Phone-In, or Website contacts into appointments for the appropriate segment outside sales representative.
Manage the accurate and timely input of information into our customer account management software.
Develop extensive product knowledge, process knowledge, and the ability to navigate the Pella quoting system.
Convert customer requests into quotes through the Pella quoting system into accurate proposals/contracts.
Communicate customer product service needs to the customer service team in a timely manner.
Assist in the training and development of new employees.
Participate in promotional events for prospects and customers with the goal of increasing sales.
Manage mailings, filing, software updates, office supplies, and promotional literature inventories.
Proactively supports all business segments within the Showroom.
Responsible for promoting and generating Google reviews.
Make calls to facilitate appointments for all outside Representatives in Showroom.
Manage Showroom housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, professional, presentable office environment.
Always exhibit the highest standard of personal ethics and adhere to all Gunton Corporation policies.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by your manager.