Showroom Consultant - PT

Mahlander's Appliance & Lighting; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Mahlander's Appliance & Lighting in Sioux Falls seeks a Part-Time Showroom Consultant who is enthusiastic about helping retail customers enjoy their showroom experience. Responsibilities include greeting customers, assisting with product selection, and maintaining the showroom. Ideal candidates should possess excellent customer service skills and an eye for design. The position requires part-time hours, with wages set at $18.00 per hour, offering a great opportunity for those interested in interior design.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail and display staging.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized showroom.
• Capability to lift up to 25 lbs and use a ladder.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in the showroom.
• Maintain a tidy and beautiful showroom.
• Help customers assess needs and show products.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Retail experience

Design knowledge

Education

Interior design education

Tools

Windward database program

Job description

Mahlander’s, started in 1906, is a specialty lighting and appliance retailer with a showroom in downtown Sioux Falls. Our commitment to the highest level of service has kept the business moving forward for over 100 years. Serving both retail customers and the trade industry, Mahlander’s handles everything from small home updates to large commercial projects. We offer quality brands from high-end luxury to budget-friendly to meet the needs of our broad range of clients and customers. Our team, with decades of experience in the industry, provides expert design and technical services for our products. Our vision is to help people create healthy, happy homes. Our mission is to provide professional expertise and personalized experiences.

Showroom Consultant

We are looking for a Part-Time Showroom Consultant. Someone who wants a fun job that they can enjoy helping our retail walk-in customers to have a wonderful experience in our showroom!

The Showroom Consultants give the first impression and are the first to help our customers. They are warm and welcoming when they greet customers, help to assess needs, show lighting and decor product, answer questions, and are first to answer phone calls and help customers with lamp repairs. They are responsible for maintaining a beautiful showroom.

Our showroom consultants have an eye for design and an appreciation for different aesthetic styles. They help customers find items they love, are eager to learn about our products, show the features, and know the specifications for their uses. They know how to blend options with the styles our customers want.

Some manual labor is expected. Using a ladder, taking fixtures down, and boxing for delivery, along with assembling new fixtures for display is required in this position. Applicant must be able to use a ladder and lift up to 25 lbs.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Possesses a 'can-do' positive attitude
• Warm and friendly
• Has retail store and display staging experience
• Desire to maximize sales by providing options that fit the customers' needs
• Energetic and efficient
• Knowledgeable of, or able to learn, the Windward database program and website
• Capable of following orders through from start to delivery, ensuring order is complete and handling issues as they arise
• Someone who looks to grow in design expertise and within the company

Job Requirements

• Part-time hours from 20-25 hours per week
• Shifts will vary from 4 hours to full day at 10 hours
• Ability to work minimum of 3 Saturdays per month and Monday evenings occasionally
• Interior design education preferred
• Sales experience preferred but not required
• An eye for interior design and appreciation for many aesthetic styles
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be a collaborative, team player
• Occasional travel to off-site events such as local home show and industry functions, training, and other events
• Basic computer skills required
• Design & update the sales floor layout and sales displays routinely
• Responsible for maintaining a tidy and clean showroom
• Represent the company at industry and community events
• Lift over 25 lbs

Wage & Compensation

Wage is $18.00 per hour.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel so classified.