SHS - Showroom Sales

Bender Plumbing Supplies Inc; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission opportunities

Paid training (6–8 weeks)

Career growth

Job summary

BENDER is Connecticut's premier showroom and a leading wholesale distributor in decorative plumbing, bath cabinetry, tile, and stone. We are seeking a Showroom Sales Consultant who will help homeowners, designers, and contractors pick products and create spaces customers love.

This consultative role involves building relationships, quoting orders, and coordinating projects with teammates while delivering an exceptional showroom experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and build lasting relationships.
• Learn about each customer's project, style, and budget.
• Recommend products that meet their design and functional needs.
• Prepare accurate quotes, sales orders, and product selections.
• Coordinate projects from product selection through order completion.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and teammates throughout the sales process.
• Maintain product knowledge through ongoing training.
• Deliver the outstanding customer experience BENDER is known for.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Relationship-building

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Learning new products

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Description

Help Customers Love the Spaces They Live In.

BENDER has been helping customers create exceptional homes and businesses for over 75 years. As Connecticut's premier wholesale distributor and award-winning decorative plumbing, bath cabinetry, tile, and stone showroom, we're looking for talented people who want to build a long-term career with a company recognized as a Top Workplace in Connecticut (2023–2026).

We are looking for a motivated, customer-focused Showroom Sales Consultant to join our team. If you enjoy working with people, have a passion for design, and want to help customers create beautiful spaces, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Showroom Sales Consultant, you'll work with homeowners, designers, builders, and contractors to help them select decorative plumbing fixtures, bath cabinetry, tile, and stone products for their projects.

This is a consultative sales position—no cold calling required. Customers come to BENDER looking for expertise and guidance, and you'll help bring their vision to life while delivering an exceptional showroom experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Welcome customers and build lasting relationships.
• Learn about each customer's project, style, and budget.
• Recommend products that meet their design and functional needs.
• Prepare accurate quotes, sales orders, and product selections.
• Coordinate projects from product selection through order completion.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and teammates throughout the sales process.
• Maintain product knowledge through ongoing training.
• Deliver the outstanding customer experience BENDER is known for.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Decorative plumbing, bath, tile, cabinetry, or interior design experience.
• Experience working with contractors, designers, or builders.
• Consultative sales experience.

Don't have industry experience? That's okay. We provide a comprehensive paid training program that typically lasts 6–8 weeks for the right candidate.

Why Join BENDER?

We offer:

• Competitive base salary plus commission opportunities
• Comprehensive paid training with ongoing coaching and professional development
• State-of-the-art, award-winning showrooms
• A supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for career growth and advancement
• A company recognized as a Connecticut Top Workplace for fourconsecutive years
• The opportunity to help customers create beautiful, lasting spaces

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a career where you can combine customer service, sales, and design while working for an industry leader, we'd love to meet you.