Sales Project Manager and Admin. Assistant

Swfireplace; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Sundays

Vendor training provided

Fun and challenging work environment

Company events

Job summary

Southwest Fireplace in Aurora, IL is seeking a Sales Project Manager and Admin Assistant to join our in-office team. The role handles showroom interactions, guides customers in selecting fireplace and patio products, and supports sales processes with strong organizational skills.

Ideal candidates bring a positive attitude, experience with MS Office, and excellent communication. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay with commissions and a benefits package. No remote work.

Qualifications

• Positive can-do attitude.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Office experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; friendly and outgoing.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
• Basic computer knowledge: Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Proper phone etiquette.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact in our showrooms and throughout the sales process.
• Provide clients with product knowledge and guidance to select the best fireplace and patio products for their home.
• Collaborate with team to maximize sales opportunities and customer satisfaction.
• Support administrative tasks and scheduling in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales

Organization

Teamwork

MS Office

Phone etiquette

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sales Project Manager and Admin. Assistant

Aurora, IL

Full time position available in Aurora, IL — $18-$20 / hour plus Generous Commissions

Job Description:

The Sales Project Manager is the first point of contact in our showrooms and throughout the sales process, to provide the client with product knowledge and guidance to select the best fireplace and patio products their home needs. We are looking to hire a motivated individual; in this role, the more you apply yourself, the more you will earn. This position offers salary plus commission-based pay, provides great benefits including medical, dental life insurance, 401(k) plan (matched by Southwest Fireplace), paid vacation time.

Other perks of this role

• No Sundays! No cold-calling for sales
• Vendor and on-the-job training supplied
• Fun and challenging work environment
• Company events

Schedule: ** In-Office (No WFH)***:

Monday – Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM and Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday + one additional day off during March – October

Compensation: Hourly + Commission Opportunity = $50K – 65K with sales experience and effort

Medical Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield

Dental Insurance – Guardian

Life Insurance – Guardian

401K Retirement Plan – Southwest Fireplace will match up to 3%

Paid Vacation Time

Qualifications or Experience we are looking for

• A Positive “Can Do” Attitude
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Office experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, friendly and outgoing persona
• The ability and desire to work well in a team environment
• Ability to multi task with great attention to detail
• Basic computer knowledge i.e. Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Proper phone etiquette
• Reliable transportation to and from work *** REQUIRED ***

The Ideal Team Member Brings

• A Positive “Can Do” Attitude
• Good Phone Etiquette
• Friendly, Outgoing, Persona, The Ability And Desire To Work Well In A Team Environment
• Ability to Multi-task with Great Attention to Details
• Customer Service Experience is helpful
• Good Communication Skills
• Intermediate Computer Knowledge – Power Point, Excel, Outlook
• Ability To Type > 35wpm

Company Description: Fireplaces/Patio Products

Southwest Fireplace and its three store team is the premiere Chicago area fireplace dealer. We sell, service, install, and repair fireplaces, patio furniture, BBQ’s and central vacuums. We proudly service homeowners, builders, and remodel professionals throughout the area. We carry the best brands and provide them to our clients as the best value in the marketplace.

Many of our team members have been with us for more than 10 years. This is a place you can put down roots and build a long term career. Our company’s success is built on the skills, drive, and attitudes of our team members. If you have the drive and desire to succeed, this is a career with high earning potential and full benefits. We are currently in need of a full-time team member for our Aurora location.

All applicants will be subject to a criminal background check and chemical substance use testing as we are committed to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team members.

No phone calls please

It is the policy of Southwest Fireplace to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.