What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate - Commercial Flooring position at Storr Office Environments?
Position Summary
Storr is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Flooring team as a Flooring Sales Associate. This role is designed for someone interested in building a long-term career in commercial flooring sales, estimating, and project management.
In this position, you will support the flooring sales team with customer interactions, estimating assistance, project coordination, and day-to-day sales activities while developing the technical and relationship-building skills needed to transition into an Account Manager role. The ideal candidate enjoys a fast-paced environment, problem-solving, client interaction, and learning the commercial interiors industry from the ground up.
This role provides hands-on exposure to commercial flooring projects, estimating software, customer solutions, and workplace project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Client Support
- Assist the Flooring Sales team with daily customer and project activities
- Meet with prospective and existing customers to understand project needs and recommend solutions
- Prepare quotes and proposals for smaller project opportunities while supporting larger opportunities alongside senior team members
- Maintain customer communication throughout the sales and project process
- Track sales activity and project updates within the CRM system
Estimating & Project Coordination
- Support the estimating team by learning material takeoffs and flooring calculations
- Assist in preparing estimates for flooring materials and project requirements
- Learn and provide backup support for the primary estimator
- Coordinate project details with customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Visit active job sites periodically to monitor progress and support project execution
- Address project challenges proactively and help resolve issues quickly and professionally
Product & Technical Development
- Research flooring products, finishes, and vendor solutions
- Assist with presentations, mock-ups, bid responses, and proposal preparation
- Gather vendor information and coordinate pricing/details as needed
- Complete assigned training and develop consultative selling skills
- Build knowledge of Storr's products, services, systems, and operational processes
- Work toward transitioning into an Account Manager role within approximately 18 months
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience or interest in commercial flooring, interiors, construction, estimating, or project coordination preferred
- Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings
- Experience with Hedberg software preferred but not required
- Ability to learn estimating platforms such as Callidus
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to discuss pricing, budgets, margins, and contracts professionally
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
- Enjoys working directly with clients and building relationships
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match Potential
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Casual Dress Environment
- Work / Life Balance
- Career Growth Opportunities within Storr
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000