We are in need of a motivated Design Sales Associate to join our stellar team at Lepley Recruiting Services in Baltimore, MD.
Growing your career as a Full-Time Design Sales Associate is a terrific opportunity to develop valuable skills.
If you are strong in negotiation, attention to detail and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Design Sales Associate at Lepley Recruiting Services today!
Position: Design Sales and Estimating Associate
Summary:
This role primarily involves sales and estimating responsibilities, with a focus on selling flooring products and services while also handling estimating tasks for both direct sales and overflow from other sales associates.
Essential Functions:
- Stay updated on a wide selection of flooring products, including their benefits and warranties.
- Provide exceptional customer service, building strong client relationships through showroom meetings.
- Assist customers in selecting flooring options, explaining features and benefits.
- Sell flooring products and installations, meeting or exceeding sales goals and metrics.
- Conduct field measurements as needed.
- Interpret construction drawings using appropriate software.
- Perform material takeoffs, create cost proposals, and solicit material and vendor pricing.
- Generate quotes and proposals using spreadsheet and Structure software.
- Adhere to timelines for producing estimates and takeoffs.
- Prepare proposals, sales orders, and other necessary documents.
- Collaborate with administrative staff to create work orders and job schedules.
- Take responsibility for each job's process, providing assistance and follow-up as needed.
- Visit job sites to ensure smooth installation processes.
- Coordinate with accounting to ensure timely collection of job payments.
- Network effectively with other store employees.
- Utilize computer databases for merchandise availability and order processing.
- Follow up promptly and professionally with customers regarding requests or concerns.
Competencies:
- Demonstrate outstanding customer service with a customer-centric approach.
- Maintain a positive, proactive attitude.
- Exercise sound judgment and discernment.
- Take ownership of performance and strive for proficiency.
- Understand the interrelation of tasks and responsibilities with other departments and the flooring industry.
- Excel in a fast-paced work environment.
- Exhibit maturity, professionalism, poise, tact, and diplomacy.
- Proactively identify and propose effective solutions to potential problems.
Work Environment:
- On-site position with travel to client sites in VA, DC, MD region.
Physical Demands:
- Operation of computers and office machinery.
- Occasional lifting of product boxes weighing up to 20 pounds for various needs.
Travel Required:
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to read and understand plans.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with RFMS or other estimating software and strong technical knowledge of flooring.
Benefits of working as a Design Sales Associate in Baltimore, MD:
● Learning opportunities
● Rapid Progression
● Competitive salary