Sales Assistant, Ann Sacks
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite - NY, New York
Opportunity
The SalesAssistant role is designed as a foundational position with a career path towardbecoming a Design Sales Consultant. This role offers a unique opportunity tolearn the sales process, build long-term client relationships, and gain deepproduct and showroom knowledge. The Sales Assistant will work closely with thesales team and Showroom Manager to support client engagement and showroomoperations, while gradually developing the skills and experience necessary fora future in design sales. This is a career-building opportunity for individualspassionate about design, sales, and customer service.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client-Facing Responsibilities
- Act as a Concierge provide a Warm Welcome, leading Brand Introduction & Showroom Journey.
- Gracious Qualifying of all Clients (Design Trade, Homeowners, Trades).
- Fielding and directing customer inquiries via Phones & General Email In-Box.
- Utilize Salesforce to document client interactions, including phone calls and quote requests.
- Assist clients as needed on the selling floor.
- Support team with quote creation as requested.
Showroom Operations Responsibilities in partnership with Showroom Manager
- Maintain sample inventory, including order placement and shipment receiving.
- Maintain office supplies including hospitality items, wrap/pack materials, and marketing collateral.
- Merchandising support of all displays.
Develop Product & Showroom knowledge
- Become familiar with showroom layout and displays.
- Assist in Showroom merchandising and general upkeep, including light housekeeping.
- Gain working knowledge of all product lines and specifications.
Marketing &Client Engagement Activities
- Assist in preparation of Launches, client appointments, materials prep, and follow up.
- Operational and Hosting Support for execution of showroom events.
- Salesforce Administration of Material Bank Leads, follow-up communications as directed.
- Social media: Instagram Account Administration as directed by Showroom Manager & Central Office.
Support of RetailAssortment (whereapplicable)
- Monthly Retail Category Sales Goals.
- Inventory management & Reporting of Retail Products according to established cadence.
- Other projects as assigned.
Skills/Requirements
- Curiosity, adesire for professional growth, and a passion for design, architecture, andsales are essential. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to build along-term career in design sales, starting with foundational responsibilitiesand progressing toward a sales career path.
- Minimum 2 yearsof administrative experience or 1-2 years of retail sales, (preferably with aluxury brand), design/building materials business, or events experiencepreferred.
- Education: Courseworkin Interior Design or Business with a focus on Management or Marketing ispreferred but not required. Candidates with a variety of educationalbackgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
- Software: Must becomfortable with Windows operating systems and intermediate skills with MSOffice suite are required. Experience with Salesforce or a CRM program is abonus.
- Other skills: Candidatemust possess demonstrated organizational and collaborative skills with highlevels of verbal and written communication skills required. Exemplary customerservice skills in support of long-term business development, and the ability toflex between a high volume of competing priorities. Goal-oriented individualswith a desire to achieve and surpass established job duties/targets do best inthis role.
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