Showroom and Merchandising Assistant

SHOWROOM AND MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT - Willmar

Purpose

Ensure customers receive a warm welcome and assistance upon entering the dealership and to be responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the showroom and its merchandise.

Responsibilities
Greets, welcomes and assists customers directly

Directs and leads customers to appropriate personnel, offices or locations in the dealership
Answers phone, redirects calls, takes detailed messages and communicates messages 

Cleans merchandise, display fixtures, and the showroom itself

Maintains and stocks displays with merchandise
Sets up displays on the showroom floor with appropriate signage
Assists with ideas for sales, promotions and advertisements
Maintains knowledge of and sells merchandise
Performs cycle counts to verify inventory

Completes training required for the development of skills and knowledge

Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Dealership Standards

Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion

Maintains a clean, professional personal appearance

Reports to work on time

Employs good time-management skills and has the ability to work independently

Demonstrates good work ethic

Communicates effectively one-on-one and in groups

Maintains positive, professional working relationships dealership wide

Works cooperatively with co-workers and management

Exhibits a constant commitment to customer service, promoting the dealership to customers

Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments 

Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products   

Experience and Qualifications

1+ years of retail experience preferred

Able to collaborate and communicate effectively

Able to engage others easily and in a professional, friendly manner

Able to bend, lift and carry

Routinely lifts items weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds

Experience using standard desktop applications like Microsoft Office and internet applications

Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record required

Haug Implement Co. provides an estimated base pay range. The actual starting pay offer will account for applicant experience, training, and skill, and internal equity among our existing employees. This is an hourly position with a potential hiring offer range of $17.00-20.00 based on factors listed above.