Work Location: Irvine, CA 92612
Work Schedule: Fully on-site M-F 9-5, occasional weeknights
Show Room Associate
Assists in sales presentations with prospective customers (consumers, specifiers, builders) and drive sales to our local dealers via customer referrals. Support the marketing activities of the showroom, assist with customer demonstrations and classes, and day-to-day administrative functions. Assist with dealer/DSM training events and training materials to support field sales efforts. This is full time position that may require the ability to work a minimum of two Saturdays a month, occasional evenings and some overnight travel
Top 4 Must Haves:
1. Customer Service Skills
2. Administration- Organization and data maintenance,
3. Tech Savvy
4. Experience in the luxury field
Additional Notes:
1. Local candidates - will need to come into the show room on day 1
2. Option to extend
3. Regular hours are 9am-5pm Monday - Friday and there is the opportunity for overtime for special events
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform product sales presentations for individual consumers showroom appointments on a daily basis.
• Assist with and/or perform monthly/bi-monthly consumer demonstrations and classes.
• Performs daily follow-up correspondence and phone calls to showroom customers, DM's and trade professionals.
• Use selling skills to uncover customer needs and direct them to the appropriate product.
• May assist customers in placing orders directly with a dealer.
• Assist in creating marketing materials including social media and materials for showroom.
• Manage social media for showroom including weekly posts, event news and responding to customer comments.
• Assist in showroom administrative duties, including but not limited to: booking showroom appointments, taking customer calls, cooking class registrations, maintaining contact lists, DM communication, and appliance maintenance.
• Assist in dealer training materials and events, as needed.
• May develop relationships with local designers by attending monthly NKBA and ASID events.
• Complete special projects and/or all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Associates Degree from a college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 1-2 years of retail sales experience.
• Proficiency in all MS applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher) to support showroom functions.
• Proficient organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Experience with social media platforms, including, but not limited to Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to reflect a professional image when communicating with customers, DM's and trade professionals.
• Excellent selling and follow-up skills to take leads from appointments to actual sale, and address customer & DM questions.
• Excellent presentation skills to support product and consumer demonstrations.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimum supervision. Must know how to prepare meals as part of the training requirement and presentations.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Engaging personality and strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with teams
• Ability to manage and interpret reports and data to create action and to grow the business
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial spirit and self-starter
• Interest and knowledge in high end luxury appliances
OTHER POSITION INFORMATION
• Physical/Mental Demands (Essential Functions): Sitting for long periods,
• Physical/Mental Demands (Non Essential Functions): Bending, stretching, and reaching.
• Travel: Minimal travel for training or to attend business meetings.
Beeline Job Description
Summary:
The main function of a business operations specialist is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as a business analyst for non-IT projects or filling organizational roles above an administrative level, but below a management level. Other responsibilities may include maintaining all project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics and budget. The business operations specialist usually reports to a project manager or director.
Job Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain communication services across business units or from the project team to the organization.
Maintain the storage and retrieval of all project communications data and business metrics.
Review contracts, cost proposals and contract supplements.
Set up project and work breakdown structures.
Establish and document business processes.
Track project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets.
Skills:
Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage ones time.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.
Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, human resources or relevant field required.
0-2 years related experience required.
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