Samples Associate

Tarkett Sports; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous holiday schedule and PTO

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Life and disability insurance

Learning and development program

Job summary

Tarkett Sports is seeking a dedicated Samples Operations professional to manage the Indoor department’s samples—fulfilling requests, forecasting usage, and coordinating with vendors. You will handle ERP-based purchase orders, oversee custom samples, and track regional freight costs while keeping accurate monthly reports for the Inside Sales team.

Responsibilities include budgeting, showroom sample management, and collaborating across departments to ensure timely sample distribution for product

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience handling sample requests and inventory is preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and vendor coordination is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and fulfill all sample requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate with customers and RSMs via email and phone in a professional manner.
• Track samples inventory levels and forecast 60/90 days out for new orders.
• Order samples from vendors and process purchase orders in ERP.
• Oversee coordination and production of custom samples.
• Track freight costs per region and report totals monthly.
• Update Inside Sales Manager on samples needs with monthly reporting and forecasting.
• Manage the samples department budget.
• Keep the samples room organized and properly labeled.
• Coordinate shipment of marketing tools and samples.

Skills

Sample fulfillment

Customer communication

Inventory forecasting

ERP purchases

Vendor management

Freight tracking

Budget management

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the Indoor department’s samples, filling samples requests, managing inventory levels, and forecasting samples usage.

Summary - General Purpose Of Job

Responsible for the day-to-day operations including but not limited to the following:

• Manage and fulfill all sample requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate with customers/RSM’s via email and phone in a professional and courteous manner.
• Track samples inventory levels, project needs 60/90 days out for new Sample ordering (keep supply from depleting).
• Order samples from various vendors and process purchase orders in ERP system.
• Oversee the coordination and production of custom samples.
• Track Freight Costs per Region, supply totals to each RSM by the end of the month.
• Update Inside Sales Manager of samples needs with monthly reporting and forecasting.
• Manage samples department budget.
• Keep the samples room clean and organized, ensure all samples are labeled correctly.
• Coordinates shipment of marketing tools and samples
• Receipt and processing of marketing tools and samples.
• Track tradeshow dates by region / RSM, National Shows and coordinate needs for each show with attendees.
• Organize and ship material to tradeshows, coordinate post-show shipping back to Calhoun/RSM.
• Special project assignments in coordination with Inside Sales Team.
• Assist Product Manager with product launches and sample distribution
• Collaboration with various departments as needed.
• Conduct all activities and engagements in a tactful and professional manner consistent with Tarkett Code of Ethics

Other Duties And Responsibilities Title

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and Human Resources.
• Assist in the accomplishment of Company goals.
• Helps other employee to accomplish Company goals.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by department supervisor.

EDUCATION And/ Or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What We Offer Eligible Employees

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous holiday schedule and paid time off
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and disability insurance
• Learning and development program

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• EcoVadis Platinum Medal - recognizing top 1% global performance in sustainability excellence.
• Goal Zero - commitment to diverting job site and manufacturing waste from landfill.
• Industry-leading manufacturing systems certified to ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (health & safety).
• Leading recycling and material regeneration through two owned and operated facilities.

Who We Are

Tarkett Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing, providing architectural design, full-scope construction services, and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions.

Trusted by leading programs at every level, we're proud to deliver a seamless turnkey experience for our clients.

• Over 80,000 Installations Worldwide
• Over 25 Years of Experience
• Collection of Leading Solutions
• One Answer for Your entire Facility

https://tarkettsports.com/en-na

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.