Inside Sales Flooring

PS Wholesale Floors, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Account Manager at PS Wholesale Floors, LLC in Baton Rouge is responsible for developing and maintaining strong customer relationships, growing an established base, and generating new business within the area.

This in-office, full-time role requires an outgoing sales professional with flooring or outside sales experience and local connections to drive revenue and ensure excellent service throughout the sales process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; business/marketing degree a plus.
• Flooring or outside sales experience is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in B2B sales and customer management.
• Established connections within the Baton Rouge network is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships and grow the customer base.
• Identify new business opportunities and network to generate leads.
• Provide excellent service from initial contact through post-install follow-up.
• Stay informed on flooring products and present options to clients.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Dependable

Motivated sales professional

Flooring sales experience

Outside sales experience

Business-to-business experience

Strong customer relationships

Baton Rouge connections

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business/marketing related degree (plus)

Job description

The Account Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining strong customer relationships, growing an established customer base, and generating new business within the Baton Rouge area. This position requires an outgoing, dependable, and motivated sales professional who can consistently follow up with customers, identify new opportunities, and provide a high level of service throughout the sales process.

The ideal candidate will have previous flooring sales, outside sales, or business-to-business experience, strong customer relationship skills, and connections within the Baton Rouge area. This is a full-time, in-office position. Standard store hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, the store remains open until 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays, with closing coverage rotated among team members.

Compensation includes a base salary of $40,000–$45,000 plus commission, with expected first-year earnings of approximately $50,000–$60,000.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales and Business Development:

  • Proactively seek out new business opportunities and build a robust customer base through networking, referrals, and targeted outreach.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with key business clients and industry contacts within the Gulfport network.

  • Conduct thorough needs assessments to understand clients’ flooring requirements and provide tailored solutions.

  • Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive experience from initial contact through to post-installation follow-up.

• Product Knowledge and Promotion:

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest flooring products, trends, and technologies to effectively advise clients and make informed recommendations.

  • Present and demonstrate flooring options, including samples, to clients and highlight the benefits and features of our products.

• Administrative Duties:

  • Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and transaction details.

  • Handle customer inquiries, address concerns, and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in business, marketing, or a related field is a plus.
• Previous experience in flooring sales or outside sales is highly desirable.
• Customer service experience
• Proven track record in business-to-business sales and customer management.
• Established connections within the Baton Rouge network is a plus.