Showroom Assistant - Platinum Resource Group

Showroom Assistant

Location: San Francisco, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Showroom Assistant plays a key role in facilitating the daily operations of the showroom, encompassing tasks in Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Merchandising. The ideal candidate, being a self-starter, is anticipated to actively pursue business opportunities and initiatives aimed at enhancing sales performance. Key responsibilities include delivering exceptional customer service, meeting sales targets, contributing to the creation of monthly sales reports, actively participating in special showroom events, and providing assistance during trade shows as required. Demonstrating a high level of professionalism and self-motivation is essential for success in this role.

• Achieve high levels of sales performance and outcomes.
• Assist customers in the selection, purchase, and delivery of merchandise.
• Generate and provide monthly sales forecasts and meet financial goals and quotas.
• Serve as a product ambassador by maintaining comprehensive product knowledge and utilizing the informational tools to provide immediate detail for product and sales requests.
• Identify, develop, and document new and existing business opportunities.
• Maintain current Architecture and Design industry knowledge with an understanding of brand competitors and a critical understanding of how to apply this knowledge to the sales process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the trade.
• Previous successful sales experience in Architecture and Design with a track record of high-volume performance.
• Knowledge of the To the Trade and Wholesale industry.
• Exceptional customer service with outstanding follow-up skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems.
• Familiarity with the furniture industry and design concepts.
• Competence in order processing and basic computer skills.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Effective time management, independence, self-motivation, and proactive mindset.
• Communicate clearly in a concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Customer-focused, capable of instilling client confidence, and dedicated to enhancing overall customer experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven time management abilities with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with diverse staff and populations.
• Must be able to work normal business hours of 9:00am-5:00pm (PT).
• Willingness to travel up to 10-15% of the time.

Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, paid holidays, and referral bonuses.