Sales Associate

Specialty Appliance; Basalt (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Appliance in Basalt, Colorado is seeking a motivated sales professional to sell appliances to retail customers, home builders, and designers. The role involves assisting customers in selecting suitable appliances, providing knowledge on products, and closing sales.

Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive work environment with training pay plus commission, and a potential for lucrative earnings with no pay limit. Previous experience in sales is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience in builder trade sales or appliance sales preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized and self-motivated.
• Outgoing and competitive spirit.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers in the showroom to determine their appliance needs.
• Suggest appliances based on customer needs and provide detailed knowledge.
• Prepare sales quotes and orders for customers.
• Communicate effectively with multiple departments and represent the company at events.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Competitive spirit

Outgoing personality

Team player

Job description

Job Summary

Sell appliances to retail customers, home builders, designers, realtors. You will be responsible for assisting customers in selecting the best appliances to meet their needs, providing product knowledge, and closing sales. You will earn training pay with commission then transition to lucrative full commissions with no upper pay limit while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment.

General Accountabilities

• Meet with customers in the showroom and determine the needed/wanted appliances customer is seeking by qualifying (type, size, color, brand, etc.).
• Suggest appliances selections based on customer’s needs/wants with detailed knowledge of appliance features and benefits.
• Prepare sales quotes and orders for customer selections.
• Communicate and work with other departments well (Purchasing, Dispatch, Customer Service, Install, Accounting - as well as the other store locations).
• Assist with inventory of stock in the showroom annually.
• Utilize vendor portals and vendor contacts to check availability of appliances prior to the sale and during the sale to accurately schedule installation.
• Utilize vendor price lists and sales tax database to ensure the customer receives an accurate and complete quote.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and goals.
• Supply customer with complete spec packet for the appliances selected.
• Process orders, returns, installation requests, and customer service tickets.
• Represent Specialty Appliances at various events, conferences, and trainings.
• Research and contact potential builders and designers to build relationships with constant portfolio business.
• Submit bids for larger commercial/multi-family projects, send all contracts, company set-up, insurance, and warranty documents requested to the office manager for review.
• Stay up to date with product training and product knowledge.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Qualifications

• Previous sales experience in builder trade sales or appliance sales preferred but not required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competitive spirit
• Organized
• Self‑motivator
• Outgoing
• Team player