Part Time Showroom Sales Specialist

Part Time Showroom Sales Specialist Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptionalShowroom Sales Specialist to join our TEAM As the Showroom Sales Specialist, we need someone to provide interior design and product selection advice, product expertise, and thorough follow-up to facilitate customer experience and influence sales/purchasing decisions. Uses the showroom as a selling tool to drive specifications, sales, and brand awareness. This is a Part-Time position and weekend work is required. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $29,930 and $47,450 at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other company-sponsored benefit programs. Primary Responsibilities Provide interior design advice and product expertise, facilitate tile and stone selection, and support project development, ensuring the completion of selection/sales for all customers. Use Auto-CAD Project Management where applicable. Log all client showroom visits, contact information, and detailed customer preference/selection notes in CMT; communicate with customers and internal team members to follow the lead, ensure tracking/follow-up, and close sales; report sales closures monthly. Prospect for new business with an emphasis on Custom Builders and Residential Designers; make outside sales calls as needed and follow up on leads to grow and drive business; log all customer showroom visits/appointments in CMT. Maintain showroom samples and merchandising, including ordering, receiving, and maintaining models and displays; ship customer examples as needed to drive sales; maintain contact with suppliers/locally sourced vendors to stay current on design and product offerings and comply with marketing standards for proper showroom merchandising, including new product launches and drops. Plan and host showroom tours and events for industry trade to drive customer sales; attend outside trade events to develop industry relationships and build brand awareness. Work evening and weekend hours. Experience and Knowledge Required A four-year degree in a related field or four years of related experience, or a two-year degree with two years of related experience. Competencies: sales/customer engagement/customer service; design, sketching, reading blueprints, Auto-CAD (a plus); color coordination, interior design trends, customer buying habits; creative thinking. Ability to approach unfamiliar situations and conceptualize innovative solutions quickly, using creative skills to document and sell them to clients. Computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); customer‑management tools (a plus). Excellent oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with customers, team members, management, and other internal and external stakeholders. Other Pertinent Job Information While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms; must walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; may sometimes need to sit, climb, or balance. May lift and move up to 80 pounds; specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. May be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures; noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr