Product Promoter

MSI; Ashland (VA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses

Annual pay increases

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Short and Long Term disability

Company-paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) plans with company matching contributions

Charitable donation matching programs

Free tutoring for children/dependents of employees

Job summary

A leading supplier in flooring and hardscaping is seeking a dedicated Associate to promote MSI Quartz products through seminars, engage with key customers, and maintain sales reports. This full-time position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with a preference for candidates experienced in the natural stone and tile industry. Additional benefits include bonuses and comprehensive insurance. The role involves regular travel and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the natural stone, tile, or hard flooring industry is preferred.
• Retail merchandising experience is a plus, but not required.
• Willingness to travel, up to 50% of traveling required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for promoting products and performing product knowledge seminars.
• Engage builders, architects, and designers.
• Maintain customer database and generate sales reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school education

Some college work completed

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Summary

Responsible for spreading the brand awareness of Q Quartz by visiting and performing product knowledge seminar to the customers. He/she coordinates with customers to maintain appropriate quantities of promotional materials.

Work Hours

Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, 2 Saturdays a month from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the promotion of the MSI Quartz products.
• Visits builders, architects, designers, kitchen dealers for the purpose of promoting the products.
• Performs product knowledge seminars at the customer’s location.
• In charge of training the customer’s sales force on MSI product lines.
• Accurately maintains customer database and generates sales reports as needed.
• Attends trade shows, conventions, and other onsite seminars.
• Consistently works with existing customers to retain and increase their business.
• Coordinates with customers to maintain appropriate quantities of promotional materials.
• Increases brand awareness through strategic placement of advertisement.
• Performs additional duties as required and or requested.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school education required; some college work completed preferred.
• Prior experience in the natural stone, tile, or hard flooring industry is preferred.
• Retail merchandising experience is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, self-starter, sense of urgency, personable, extroverted personality, well‑organized
• Provide high level of customer service
• Problem‑solving skills with the habit of being proactive
• Intermediate skills in MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• Previous experience using iPad, iPhone or smart phones would be helpful
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends, evenings and holidays
• Willingness to travel, up to 50% of travelling required

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
• The employee must regularly lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company‑sponsored 1‑on‑1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests

About MSI

Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state‑of‑the‑art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Awards

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.