SHOWROOM ASSISTANT at Briggs Inc of Omaha – Lenexa, Kansas

SHOWROOM ASSISTANT -

Lenexa, KS

Description

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Administrative support for Manager/Showroom Consultants and provide general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Follow-up on all open job statuses for the ETA on all products when requested by Manager/Showroom Consultants.

· Provide administrative support to Manager/Showroom Consultants when asked to assist with quotes/following up on open orders/tendering payments/processing returns/assist with working a report/setting up deliveries/prepare spec and/or picture books all while communicating progress and getting it done in a timely and accurate manner.

· Assist basic walk in sales when needed

· Responsible for keeping the following files updated in the shared folder: rep contacts/forms/pricing files/portal info.

· Cover the front desk by answering multi-line phones and greeting and directing customers upon arrival and assist with office and breakroom supplies (ordering, putting away etc.) when needed. Clean the displays and empty trash (Wednesdays) and fill the printer with paper daily.

· Prepare Spec/Picture books in a professional and timely manner.

· Sit in on rep meetings or vendor training when possible.

· Other duties as assigned by management.

· Check in all deliveries-receive product in the system and put away or get packages/mail to appropriate person immediately upon arrival.

· Mark plumbing displays with model numbers (conceal from customers when possible). Make sure display product books are kept updated with discontinued products marked and products eliminated when sold and new product added when brought out to the display floor.

· Order literature, catalogs, samples. Check regularly to see what is needed and keep literature/sample closet organized and updated.

· Assist with special events (invitations, supplies, set up/clean up etc.)

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory. Punctuality is required as the work schedule will be Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with 1 hour lunch

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifting small, weighed objects frequently or constantly; and 10 - 25-pound objects occasionally is required. Balancing. Crouching and kneeling. Reaching. Grasping objects. Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds with or without correction.

VISION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum vision required, with or without correction, to properly and efficiently perform job responsibilities and prevent injury to oneself and others.

JOB STANDARDS: Abide by all policies, rules and regulations of Briggs Inc. including all applicable safety rules and regulations. Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical skills.

JOB LOCATION AND EXPOSURES: Activities occur inside. The associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

EQUIPMENT USED: Telephone/switchboard, computer, printer, copy machine, fax machine, and calculator.

Showroom Assistant - Kansas

Requirements

REQUIRED: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience/Education

· Associate’s degree in business, Marketing, Sales, Interior design or related field or equivalent experience preferred but not required.

· 2 years of relevant experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Possession of strong organization skills and able to multi-task.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept directions on given assignments.

Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).