Brand Ambassador

Brand AmbassadorThe Brand Ambassador serves as a first point of contact for the customer, welcoming customers into the showroom, answering product questions, and managing on-site events. This role embodies the Pella brand and focuses on customer experience. In this role you will have a variety of responsibilities including scheduling sales appointments with qualified customers. This full-time position works on-site at our state-of-the-art Pella Showroom in Naperville, IL.What Pella has to Offer:Medical, dental, and visionHealth savings and flex spending plansEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany paid life insuranceCompany paid short/long term insurance401k plus company match9 Paid holidaysPaid vacations and sick daysTuition reimbursementProfessional developmentResponsibilitiesResponsibilities/Accountabilities includes the following, but not limited to:Displays and/or demonstrates product in the assigned location and/or at home shows, using samples, digital tools and/or collateral, emphasizing features and benefits of Pella products.Answers and accurately directs customer calls for both internal and external customers by asking leading questions and pre-qualifying. Sets proper customer expectations regarding the Retail Replacement process.Qualifies call-in and walk-in customers to set sales appointments for Outside Sales Representatives.Inputs and maintains accurate information in lead management software (ACE/CRM). Capture traffic leads and appointments.Ensure displays are properly working and repairs are requested and completed in a timely manner.Support the planning and organizing of EC Events and attend as appropriate. Ability to work weekend and evening hours.Comfortable interacting with architects/designers, builders/contractors and homeowners.Execute social media creation and posts.Maintains strong knowledge of all products, systems and processes, and stays up to date with competitive information.Ability to address or direct customer questions and concerns to the appropriate internal departments.Willingness to travel to other showrooms for coverage if needed.Maintain the required level of office supplies, literature, and product samples for EC function and Sales Representatives based on market needs.Maintains showroom for cleanliness and neatness to ensure a favorable and hospitable setting for all customers, including but not limited to: dusting, cleaning windows, taking out garbage.Meets company safety requirements by keeping work area neat and clean, following all company safety policies and procedures, and reporting any safety concerns.Skills/KnowledgeEnergetic personalitySkilled at relating to and supporting a variety of customersStrong organizational, time management and problem-solving skillsSelf-starter, demonstrates a strong work ethic and responsiveness to customer needsAble to work with details, complexity and follow throughCreates a sense of trust and reliability with internal and external customers, leads by exampleAble to maintain open and effective communication with cross functional teamsWorks collaboratively with customers and Pella team membersEye for detail and appreciation of designAdaptable to changing processes and prioritiesWorks well without close supervision, but always keeps their manager informedQualificationsQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceMust have High School Diploma or GED. AA or Technical degree preferred, 0-2 year's customer service, or general business experience preferred. Prior experience as a Showroom Specialist and/or knowledge of general construction applications and terminology and/or window and door applications or components is desirable, but not required.Language and Communication SkillsAbility to read and analyze documents related to contracts and work documents. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to verbally present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, and the general public.Professional SkillsMust present a clean and neat physical appearance and strictly abide by company dress code serving as a role model for other employees, customers, and visitors.Reasoning Abilities/Mathematical SkillsAbility to solve practical and arithmetic problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to perform calculations using units of money, time, measurement, etc. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, length, width, height, and depth. Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry and general business math.Computer SkillsProficiency with Microsoft® Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point software applications and will be expected to develop proficiency with Pella's proprietary software (PQM, ACE, CRM, PSI, etc.).Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Time commitment required of this position will vary with the seasons.