What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Sales Associate - Part Time position at Merry Maids Gaithersburg/Silver Spring/Frederick/Westminster MD?
Do you love connecting with people? Do you enjoy thinking quickly on your feet by answering questions, resolving issues, and/or overcoming sales objections? Are you strong administratively? Then, this is THE job for you! Merry Maids -- the leader in residential home cleaning in Montgomery County -- is seeking TWO part-time Office Sales Associates in its Gaithersburg office: Part-Time Employee #1: Would work 8:30am - 5pm three weekdays per week; Part-Time Employee #2: Would work 11am - 7pm two weekdays per week. It's a fun, busy job that is a mix of talking to prospective and current clients -- both on the phone and in person -- and selling them on home cleaning services as well handling various administrative and office tasks. 30 year-old company. Wonderful small, family, team-oriented atmosphere with employees who have worked for the company for years. We look forward to hearing from you!
Education and Experience Requirements
- High school diploma/general education degree (GED) plus 2 years of customer service required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ability to sell appointments and service over the phone
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Dependable and adaptable to operate within a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to drive to customer homes
- Ability to differentiate between variously colored cleaning products by identifying the color or product name
- Ability to read and write
- Must be computer-savvy with Microsoft© Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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