Showroom Sales Assistant

Showroom Sales Assistant

Acme Brick Company (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) has been operating for 130 years in 13 states in the south central/south eastern United States. Our vision is to be THE trusted materials solution for enduring beauty, safety, and strength in building communities. Our associates are our greatest asset and we strive to be a great place to work every day.

We are currently seeking a "best in class" Showroom Sales Assistant with excellent organization skills and a personable disposition. The ideal candidate has a natural ability to roll with the punches, being flexible to handle anything that might come their way. You will support showroom customers, provide customer service to callers, and otherwise relieve management of clerical work and minor administrative and business details. You will be a strong and reliable support to company operations, maintaining procedures, communication and customer service. Not only will your efforts allow us to achieve organizational efficiency, you will nurture the pleasant work environment our people love.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Assist showroom customers with product selection
• Answer phones, determine purpose of caller and assist customers with their account, product or information about the organization and forwards to appropriate personnel
• Data entry/order entry
• Organize and maintain files and records
• Maintain current samples in showroom
• Maintain and promote assigned accounts

Skills and Experience Required for Success:

• 2+ years of related experience
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel (JDE experience preferred)

Competencies Required for Success:

• Integrity
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Customer Service Orientation
• Relationship Building
• Quality Focused

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college is preferred.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.