Full Time Front Office Associate

Leon's Furniture; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 3 months

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Training & growth

Job summary

Leon’s Furniture currently seeks a Full Time Front Office Associate to provide excellent service to customers via phone and in person, with accurate processing of sales and requests, and support with administrative duties.

You’ll handle financing applications, coordinate deliveries, train new staff, balance cash drawers, and maintain organized records. A positive attitude and professional demeanor are essential in this role at our Dartmouth location.

Qualifications

• Clear written and oral communication
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Professional interaction with customers
• Stay calm under pressure
• Positive attitude in all situations

Responsibilities

• Process sales and payments for customers and handle other requests
• Check emails/voicemails and follow up with customers
• Process financing applications and liaise with Visa D and Easy Finance
• Call customers to arrange deliveries and pickups
• Train new Office associates
• Balance cash drawer for approval by Home Office in GERS
• File daily reports and documents
• Print and distribute reports from the previous business day
• Generate and finalize pick tickets
• Complete end-of-day procedures (phones off, lights/monitors off, area tidy)
• Record and file applications and promissory notes
• Process A-Z finalizations and voids
• Update sales orders comments for reprints
• Post finance plans and contact numbers around the office and sales floor
• Ensure orders to be delivered are paid in full
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Positive attitude

Job description

Leon’s is currently looking for a Full Time Front Office Associatetoprovide excellent service to customers via phone and in person, to accurately process sales and customer requests, to ensure accuracy and security of customer orders and payments, and to assist with administrative duties.

About Us:

Leon’s Furniture has locations from coast to coast, is Canadian owned, and has a rich history spanning over 110 years. Today, as in the past, Canadians have turned to us to provide their home furnishing needs, and we’re proud to be expanding our sales teams in every location to meet this challenge.

Many of our most successful associates joined Leon’s in entry level positions and with hard work, determination and desire they were able to achieve a level of success beyond their imaginations. These success stories are our greatest achievement. Let our story be your story. Whatever the position, Leon’s can open the door to a bright and exciting future for you. You bring the can-do attitude, and we will provide the tools for your success. Join us today!

Responsibilities:

• Process sales and payments for customers, as well as other customer requests
• Check emails and voicemails, follow up with customers
• Process financing applications and follow up with Visa D and Easy Finance
• Call customers to set up deliveries and pick ups
• Train new Office associates
• Approve and balance cash drawer for approval by Home Office in GERS
• File daily reports and documents
• Print and distribute reports from previous business day
• Generate and finalize pick tickets
• Complete end-of-day procedures - phones to night service, turn off lights & monitors, ensure area is tidy
• Record and file applications & promissory notes
• Process A-Z finalized and voids
• Update sales orders comments for reprints
• Post finance plans, contact numbers around the office and sales floor
• Ensure that orders to be delivered are paid in full
• Performing various other duties, as assigned

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and orally
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow colleagues
• Ability to interact professionally with our customers
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• And most importantly, a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!

We offer:

• Comprehensive Employee Benefit Package after 3 months
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Discounts & Partner Discount Programs
• The chance to be part of a financially stable, well-respected, truly Canadian company with opportunities for growth from coast to coast
• Continuous, quality education and training on our products and sales techniques

Additional Information:

• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Candidates with accommodation needs, please specify them with your application in the “Do you want to tell us anything else about yourself?” section.