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What We Offer

+ Competitive compensation

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Competitive Health insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision), along with access to wellness perks, and Telemedicine

+ Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Life Insurance

+ Birthday Bonus

+ Referral Bonus

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 401k retirement plan

+ Paid holidays

+ Paid maternity leave

+ Flexible work environment

Who Are We

The Earth Elements Design Center supplies high-end custom home interior finishes to the building industry. We are the complete one-stop shop for Appliances, Cabinetry, Doors and Door Hardware, Lighting, Slab, Tile, and Wood Flooring. We currently have three physical Showroom locations throughout the North-West Region however our business is now rapidly expanding across America and the Caribbean with our proprietary state-of-the-art software solution. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to join this fast-growing company.

The Job

+ The Product Specialist develops, maintains, and interacts with a broad scope of new and existing customers and clientele within the department to increase sales of products and services. The Product Specialist performs activities associated with selling, client selections, design, ordering, and overall management of a specialized department that requires knowledge of a specialized nature.

+ Provide clients with excellent customer service, presentations, assistance, and engagement in conversations to determine needs, goals, and project scope.

+ Provide product knowledge to customers through the features, values, correct usage, lead times, and benefits of each product.

+ Diverse product knowledge and ability to assist other department colleagues in providing additional items or services for customers.

+ Assist homeowners, developers, and trades with design needs based on the individual project criteria, budgets, and required deadlines.

+ Identifying leads, managing prospects, and acquiring new business

+ Complete scheduled and cold call prospecting activities to establish first and follow-up appointments with customer decision makers.

+ The ability to read and understand architectural plans, schedules, and product specification sheets.

+ Creating and completing estimates for materials and installation by bid deadlines.

+ Tracking and maintaining job opportunities via Earth Elements software

+ Using Computer Programs: Outlook, Teams, Earth Elements software, Bluebeam, 2020, AutoCad, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Salesforce, and other programs specified to the department.

+ Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current trends, markets, and product lines

+ Following up with customers for A/R

+ Working closely with accounting and informing accounting on status of projects for correct invoicing

+ Collaborating with suppliers to ensure all materials are quoted accurately and arrive in a timely manner

+ Participating in local activities as required (i.e. Home Show, Parade of Homes, others)

+ Participating in own professional development

+ Additional job functions: Ordering, labeling, and shipping samples; keeping sample towers organized; performs related duties as required; hosting client meetings; managing pipeline; and tracking lead times and project delivery dates.

+ The ideal candidate has the following competencies: Communication Proficiency, Results-driven, Organizational Skills, Prioritization Skills, Initiative/Self-starter, Customer/Client Focus, Technical Capacity, Multi-Tasking, Problem-solving, Adaptability, Computer Skills, Self-regulation, Teamwork/Collaboration, and Accountability.

+ Other duties as assigned by management.

+ This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for new Product Specialists within the department.

+ This job operates in a professional environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets, etc. Primarily inside in well-lighted, well-ventilated areas, but can at times be outside in external environments.

+ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a sedentary role; however, lifting of approximately 25 pounds with occasional lifting of small objects and samples; sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and finger dexterity.

+ This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. Overtime may be requested occasionally.

+ Travel is primarily local, up to 1 hour driving distance during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record, per insurance eligibility requirements.

Requirements

+ A high school diploma or equivalent is required, bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Design preferred

+ Minimum of 2 years’ sales experience, required

+ Experience within the building, design, or architecture industry preferred

+ Knowledge of product areas and lines, preferred

+ Must be proficient in Math and English

+ Clean driving record, able to meet insurability qualifications

Earth Elements is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about us on our website at https://earthelements.com/about/careers.

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