President of local retail/wholesale flooring company is looking for someone to assist them with all of the operations of the company. This would include helping walk-in and call-in customers, assisting with related marketing and clerical tasks, and function as an executive support for the owner. We are a well-respected company that is also a licensed contractor and we have been in business for many years. Our systems and procedures are in place but we always appreciate a smart team player who can step in and adapt well. Some college or a degree is preferred. Compensation can vary with education and experience and we are willing to train the right individual. Even more compensation for someone with an accounting degree or background.
Duties include:
answering phones and taking messages
greeting customers
help call-in and walk-in customers by showing products, providing product info, pricing and availability
write up quotes and orders in QuickBooks
setting up installation estimate appointments for the owner
communication with warehouse staff and installation crews
follow up with customer leads and also conduct phone call, mail and email campaigns
help keep showroom clean and updated
must be able to lift 50 lbs
filing, faxing, and other miscellaneous tasks office tasks
communicating with vendors, ordering product, arranging shipping, making vendor payments
We offer competitive salary and benefits (health insurance, employee discount, bonus program). Conveniently located, modern office with free parking. Work hours are 9am to 5pm and 9am to 1pm one Saturday per month. Also requires working weekend trade show twice per year.
We will provide extensive product training but knowledge of MS Office Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint is required and knowledge of QuickBooks is helpful.