Assistant Showroom Manager

Position Summary The Assistant Showroom Manager will work in a retail capacity managing the frequent interaction with walk-in as well as telephone customers. The employee will be responsible for Counter Sales and the execution of taking customer orders and entering them into our computer system. They will assist in merchandising products and maintaining a clean and organized store. This is a customer service focused role. Duties & Responsibilities Oversee the process of taking orders at the sales counter and over the phone Build relationships with customers Ability to learn company distribution system to enter orders Develop product knowledge to assess needs and recommend solutions to customer needs Seek out new products or strategies to grow showroom sales Assist in maintaining, organizing, and replenishing merchandise in store Establish standards and best practices for displaying materials and managing the overall store layout, appearance, and cleanliness Assist with inventory and quoting jobs to customers Manage customer pick-up process and experience Understand profit margins and create opportunities to increase sales through margin improvements or upselling additional or related products Basic Qualifications Minimum of three years of successful sales experience Purchasing and inventory experience Bachelor’s degree preferred Effective team player and leader with strong communication skills Experience in and knowledge of the construction industry and building materials strongly preferred Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred Core Competencies Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity Embody servant leadership principles by putting the needs of others first and valuing diverse perspectives Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team, including leading, executing, and/or delegating as needed Establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization Champion an inclusive work environment and empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers and customers Physical Requirements Ability to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time Frequent movement within the office to operate basic office machinery Ability to operate basic office machinery Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management to exchange accurate information Required Cognitive Skills Ability to problem solve and prioritize tasks Ability to manage stress related to deadlines and ongoing projects Ability to multitask Ability to receive and analyze information Ability to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur Ability to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgment and initiative Launch Your Career Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members as our greatest assets and invest in training while supporting work-life balance. Job Location Colonial Materials, Inc. - Jacksonville 351 White Street Jacksonville, NC 28546 Equal Employment Opportunity SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email to: View email address on click.appcast.io with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law. Benefits Medical Dental Vision Disability & Life Insurance Wellness Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Purchase Program Paid Holidays Vacation Days Professional Growth Opportunities Development & Training Programs Company Culture Founded in 1971, GMS operates a network of more than 320 distribution centers with extensive product offerings of Wallboard, Ceilings, Steel Framing and Complementary Products. Additionally, GMS operates nearly 100 tool sales, rental and service centers, providing a comprehensive selection of building products and solutions for its residential and commercial contractor customer base across the United States and Canada. In addition to our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, GMS also fosters a unique employee culture that combines a results‑driven environment with a highly entrepreneurial, self‑starter attitude. We are committed to conducting our business in a manner that aligns with our values of humility, mutual respect, service to others, and the guiding principle that “you can never go wrong doing the right thing.” GMS is a subsidiary of SRS Distribution, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot. For more information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr