Sales Associate

Pella Windows and Doors by Gunton Corporation; McMurray (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pella Windows and Doors by Gunton Corporation in McMurray, PA is seeking an Inside Sales/Showroom Assistant to support showroom operations, engage customers in person and by phone, and convert inquiries into appointments with outside sales representatives.

You will input accurate data into our CRM and quoting system, develop product and process knowledge, assist training of new staff, and maintain a clean, professional showroom environment.

Qualifications

• Showroom role requiring daily customer interaction in person and over the phone.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to learn product and process knowledge quickly to quote accurately.

Responsibilities

• Work out of the McMurray showroom and engage showroom customers.
• Convert inquiries into appointments for outside sales reps.
• Input data into CRM and quoting system accurately and timely.
• Develop product knowledge and navigate the Pella quoting system.
• Promote showroom events and maintain a professional office environment.
• Assist in training new employees and support marketing/promotional activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Appointment setting

Showroom operations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Pella quoting system

Customer account management software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Support customer satisfaction, growth, profitability, and other performance objectives of the branch office through coordination and maintenance of all inside selling and office procedures. Ensure all policies and procedures in accordance with the Gunton selling process are handled in a timely manner. Accurate follow-up on all customer requests, quotes, orders, and inquiries. Work in conjunction with Sales Representatives to ensure that the branch office achieves performance goals in customer satisfaction, quotes, bookings, cost containment, and margin (discounting).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position will work out of the McMurray showroom
• Engage with customers in the Showroom and over the phone.
• Convert In-Store, Phone-In, or Website contacts into appointments for the appropriate segment outside sales representative.
• Manage the accurate and timely input of information into our customer account management software.
• Develop extensive product knowledge, process knowledge, and the ability to navigate the Pella quoting system.
• Convert customer requests into quotes through the Pella quoting system into accurate proposals/contracts.
• Communicate customer product service needs to the customer service team in a timely manner.
• Assist in the training and development of new employees.
• Participate in promotional events for prospects and customers with the goal of increasing sales.
• Manage mailings, filing, software updates, office supplies, and promotional literature inventories.
• Proactively supports all business segments within the Showroom.
• Responsible for promoting and generating Google reviews.
• Make calls to facilitate appointments for all outside Representatives in Showroom.
• Manage Showroom housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, professional, presentable office environment.
• Always exhibit the highest standard of personal ethics and adhere to all Gunton Corporation policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by your manager.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Inside Sales Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work at the Showroom location Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, and a rotating Saturday schedule.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a retail environment.
• College degree is a plus.

Gunton Corporation is pleased to be an equal employment employer. Decisions concerning employment, transfers, and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.