What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Assistant position at O'Briens Carpet One?
Sales Assistant & Front Counter Assistant
GREAT people want to work for GREAT companies! We're a locally owned retail showroom specializing in all flooring. That's why you should join us!
Carpet One Floor & Home is currently looking for a Sales Assistant & Front Counter Assistant for our showroom. Our combination of national buying power, award winning showrooms, lifetime installation warranties and unmatched warranties make us the #1 choice for consumers nationwide. We pride ourselves in great customer service, expert product knowledge, and a welcoming environment for customers and team alike.
About the Position
This position requires an individual to undertake a variety of administrative functions. In order to be successful, the candidate needs to bring administrative skills and experience, as well as a willingness to learn our processes and systems. It is also expected that the individual be a self- starter, personally well-organized/detailed, and willing to provide outstanding customer service and follow-up.
Duties
The following are some of duties and expectations for this position:
- Greet and assist customers at the front counter and showroom
- Learn and explain our specialty products and their features
- Answer customer questions and make product recommendations
- Assist with pricing products, tags, and merchandising displays
- Process sales transactions accurately
- Keep the showroom clean, inviting, and organized
- Support inventory and restocking tasks as needed
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
Requirements
GREAT candidates for the Sales Assistant position will have:
- Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
- Strong 'communication and basic math skills
- Willingness to learn product details and pricing systems
- Ability to lift moderate weight and stand for extended periods
- Prior retail or customer service experience a plus (not required)
- Professionalism, to include dependability, accountability, and punctuality
Nice To Haves
- Prior retail and customer service experience
Benefits
Next Steps:
People are our most important asset, so we only hire GREAT ones! If you are ready to begin a GREAT career with a GREAT company, enclose your resume today!
We encourage prospective candidates to find out more about our company, our capabilities and our products by visiting our website.
Please provide the following:
- Please use the response option in this job board
- An up-to-date resume outlining your experience for the position
- A cover letter is always appreciated
- Salary history and/or requirements
We kindly ask for no emails or phone calls be sent to our store, as a means to further your application process. Please do not personally deliver resumes to the store. These efforts will not enhance your opportunity for consideration, and we are not equipped to respond to these requests. We thank you kindly in advance for your adherence to this request.
Candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted by e-mail or phone for the next step in our hiring process.
Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us.
Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer & provides benefits
Salary : $18 - $22