Showroom Sales Consultant

PLIMPTON & HILLS CORP INC; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company a?

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Commission opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Plimpton & Hills Corporation seeks a Kitchen & Bath Design Sales Consultant for our Stamford, CT showroom. You will deliver a consultative sales experience, guiding clients through design decisions, product selection and pricing both in person and by phone.

The role requires showroom sales experience, strong communication, organization, and the ability to work Saturdays. A High School diploma is required; an Associate’s degree in design is preferred, with comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience in showroom or customer-focused retail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable learning new products and technology.
• Availability to work Saturdays as part of the showroom schedule.
• High School diploma required; Associates degree in design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide homeowners through design assistance, product selection and purchase for kitchen and bath projects.
• Collaborate with designers, architects, builders, plumbers and contractors through the project cycle.
• Identify customer needs and suggest related products to enhance their experience and sales.
• Proactively seek opportunities to attract new customers and introduce them to products and services.
• Maintain current product knowledge, pricing and catalogs to support sales effectiveness.
• Ensure showroom presentation is clean, organized and up-to-date.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Product knowledge

Saturdays availability

Learning new products

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree in design

Job description

Description

Company Overview:

The Plimpton & Hills Showroom provides customers with a high-quality, hands-on experience featuring a wide selection of kitchen and bath products, fixtures, and accessories from leading manufacturers. Our showroom is designed to serve homeowners, contractors, designers, and builders by offering expert guidance, product knowledge, and personalized service to help customers select the right products for their projects. The showroom team focuses on delivering a professional, customer-focused experience while showcasing the latest styles, technologies, and trends in plumbing fixtures and home design. As part of Plimpton & Hills Corporation, the showroom plays an important role in supporting both retail and contractor business by combining product expertise with exceptional customer service.

Position Purpose:

The Kitchen & Bath Design Sales Consultant delivers a professional and consultative sales experience for customers purchasing kitchen and bath products both in person and by phone. This role supports product selection, pricing, quoting, and purchasing decisions while serving as a trusted resource for homeowners, interior designers, builders, plumbers, architects, and contractors. This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Stamford, Connecticut showroom located at 92 Research Drive.

Essential Functions:

• Guide homeowners through the process of their bathroom or kitchen renovation with design assistance, product selection and purchase
• Work with designers, architects, builders, plumbers and contractors through the project cycle
• Determine customer needs and potential for additional sales through suggestion of related products which will enhance their experience
• Proactively seek opportunities to obtain new customers and introduce them to the products and services that best match their needs
• Continuously expand product knowledge in order to best service the customer
• Determine product sale price in accordance with company procedure as well as address questions about product availability
• Keep pricing lists and structures confidential
• Teach customers about product features and benefits
• Continuously obtain information about new products, pricing changes and discontinued products
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and organized showroom appearance to enhance sales
• Make sure all product catalogs are up-to-date
• Apply active listening skills; paying attention to what customers are saying, being sure to understand their needs and asking appropriate questions in order to best enhance their purchasing experience
• Achieve set goals and objectives as well as consistently strive to exceed sales performance goals
• Other duties as required

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
• Eligible to participate in the company’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Additional commission opportunities available.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Experience, Education & Skills:

• Previous sales experience in a showroom or customer-focused retail environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable learning new products and technology.
• Availability to work Saturdays as part of the showroom schedule.
• High School diploma required; Associates degree in design preferred

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.