Showroom Sales Specialist

Location: Houston, Texas, United States, 77092 Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile. Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional Showroom Sales Specialist to join our team! As the Showroom Sales Specialist , we need someone to provide interior design and product selection advice, product expertise, and thorough follow-up to facilitate customer experience and influence sales/purchasing decisions. Uses the showroom as a selling tool to drive specifications, sales, and brand awareness. *** Saturdays are required for this role *** Primary Responsibilities: Provide interior design advice and product expertise, facilitate tile and stone selection, and project development/support, ensuring completion of selection/sales for all customers. Log all client showroom visits, contact information, and detailed customer preference and selection notes in CMT; communicate with customers and internal team members to follow the lead and ensure tracking/follow-up and sales closure. Report sales closures monthly. Prospect for new business with an emphasis on Custom Builders and Residential Designers; make outside sales calls as needed and follow up on leads to grow and drive business. Maintain showroom samples and merchandising, including ordering, receiving, and maintaining models and displays; ship customer examples as needed to drive sales. Maintain contact with suppliers/locally sourced vendors to stay current on design and product offerings and comply with Marketing’s standards for proper showroom merchandising. Plan and host showroom tours and small and large events for industry trade to drive customer sales; attend outside trade events to develop industry relationships and build brand awareness. Evening and weekend hours are required. Experience and Knowledge Required: Four-year degree in a related field, or four years of related experience, or a combination of a two-year degree with two years of related experience. Competencies: Sales/Customer engagement/Customer service, Design/sketching/reading blueprints/color coordination/interior design trends/customer buying habits/creative thinking. Ability to approach unfamiliar situations and conceptualize innovative and imaginative solutions, using creative skills to document and sell them to clients. Computer skills – MS Office, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; customer management tools a plus. Excellent oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills. Other Pertinent Job Information (Physical Requirements): Required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; may sometimes need to sit, climb or balance. May lift and move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities: close vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus. Exposure to moving mechanical parts. Exposure to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. Noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Benefits: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Career opportunities, environment of creativity and growth. Company Match on 401(k). Employee Purchase Discount. Tuition Reimbursement. Dal‑Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families – Thank You for Your Service! Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mohawk Industries, Inc.