Showroom Sales Associate

ESPY LUMBER is seeking reliable and self-motivated individuals to work at our INSIDE SALES COUNTER. The successful candidate must be personable, organized, service-oriented, and have computer knowledge in order to process customer orders quickly, efficiently, and accurately. Some lifting may be required.

Espy Lumber offers a robust and competitive benefits plan, available to all FT employees on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. We currently cover the group medical premiums, at ZERO cost for eligible employees. Additional dependents may be added on, with the employee and company sharing the cost.

This is a critical role, in a dynamic and growing organization, which we need to fill as quickly as possible. Join the Espy Team today!

Objective:

Process customer orders quickly, efficiently, and accurately.

Summary:

Assist with customer’s needs, answering telephone inquiries, general housekeeping in respective showroom areas, maintaining products & merchandising displays, as well as maintaining supplier catalogues.

Duties:

• Greet customers, be helpful & determine needs.
• Work with various other departments to get answers to customer questions.
• Process credit card transactions.
• Keep merchandise displays fresh & attractive in appearance, maintain product identifier tags.
• Become familiar with products and pursue product knowledge. Know your customers’ needs. Listen for new products to bring in and stay current with price changes.
• Be up to date on product discontinuation or changes.
• Maintain supplier brochures with pricing & information.
• Verify accuracy of cash transactions, closing the transaction drawer and notify supervisor of discrepancies.
• Be alert of suspicious activity to monitor/minimize theft.
• Be fully knowledgeable of company policies and procedures.
• Keeping sales area neat and tidy.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime if needed
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds