Showroom Sales Consultant at Plimpton & Hills Corp Inc – Hartford, Connecticut

Showroom Sales Consultant

Position Purpose:

To provide exceptional service to Waterware Showrooms/Plimpton & Hills customers whether over the phone or in person. Acquire an extensive knowledge of company products in order to best meet/ anticipate the needs of the customer.

Essential Functions:

• Guide homeowners through the process of their bathroom or kitchen renovation with design assistance, product selection and purchase
• Work with designers, architects, builders, plumbers and contractors through the project cycle
• Determine customer needs and potential for additional sales through suggestion of related products which will enhance their experience
• Proactively seek opportunities to obtain new customers and introduce them to the products and services that best match their needs
• Continuously expand product knowledge in order to best service the customer
• Determine product sale price in accordance with company procedure as well as address questions about product availability
• Keep pricing lists and structures confidential
• Teach customers about product features and benefits
• Continuously obtain information about new products, pricing changes and discontinued products
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and organized showroom appearance to enhance sales
• Make sure all product catalogs are up-to-date
• Apply active listening skills; paying attention to what customers are saying, being sure to understand their needs and asking appropriate questions in order to best enhance their purchasing experience
• Achieve set goals and objectives as well as consistently strive to exceed sales performance goals
• Other duties as required

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
• Eligible to participate in the company’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Experience, Education & Skills:

• Sales experience in kitchen/bath and/or design required
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; verbally and written
• Familiarity with industry’s trends
• Result driven and customer focused
• High School diploma required; Associates degree in design preferred

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.