• Sales Assistant, Ann Sacks

    Kohler Co. (New York, NY)


    Sales Assistant, Ann Sacks

    _Work Mode: Onsite_

    **Location: ** Onsite - NY, New York

     

    Opportunity

     

    The Sales Assistant role is designed as a foundational position with a career path toward becoming a Design Sales Consultant. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn the sales process, build long-term client relationships, and gain deep product and showroom knowledge. The Sales Assistant will work closely with the sales team and Showroom Manager to support client engagement and showroom operations, while gradually developing the skills and experience necessary for a future in design sales. This is a career-building opportunity for individuals passionate about design, sales, and customer service.

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Client-Facing Responsibilities

    + Act as a Concierge provide a Warm Welcome, leading Brand Introduction & Showroom Journey.

    + Gracious Qualifying of all Clients (Design Trade, Homeowners, Trades).

    + Fielding and directing customer inquiries via Phones & General Email In-Box.

    + Utilize Salesforce to document client interactions, including phone calls and quote requests.

    + Assist clients as needed on the selling floor.

    + Support team with quote creation as requested.

    **Showroom Operations Responsibilities** in partnership with Showroom Manager

    + Maintain sample inventory, including order placement and shipment receiving.

    + Maintain office supplies including hospitality items, wrap/pack materials, and marketing collateral.

    + Merchandising support of all displays.

    Develop Product & Showroom knowledge

    + Become familiar with showroom layout and displays.

    + Assist in Showroom merchandising and general upkeep, including light housekeeping.

    + Gain working knowledge of all product lines and specifications.

    Marketing & Client Engagement Activities

    + Assist in preparation of Launches, client appointments, materials prep, and follow up.

    + Operational and Hosting Support for execution of showroom events.

    + Salesforce Administration of Material Bank Leads, follow-up communications as directed.

    + Social media: Instagram Account Administration as directed by Showroom Manager & Central Office.

    Support of Retail Assortment (where applicable)

    + Monthly Retail Category Sales Goals.

    + Inventory management & Reporting of Retail Products according to established cadence.

    + Other projects as assigned.

    Skills/Requirements

    + Curiosity, a desire for professional growth, and a passion for design, architecture, and sales are essential. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to build a long-term career in design sales, starting with foundational responsibilities and progressing toward a sales career path.

    + Minimum 2 years of administrative experience or 1-2 years of retail sales, (preferably with a luxury brand), design/building materials business, or events experience preferred.

    + Education: Coursework in Interior Design or Business with a focus on Management or Marketing is preferred but not required. Candidates with a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.

    + Software: Must be comfortable with Windows operating systems and intermediate skills with MS Office suite are required. Experience with Salesforce or a CRM program is a bonus.

    + Other skills: Candidate must possess demonstrated organizational and collaborative skills with high levels of verbal and written communication skills required. Exemplary customer service skills in support of long-term business development, and the ability to flex between a high volume of competing priorities. Goal-oriented individuals with a desire to achieve and surpass established job duties/targets do best in this role.

     

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    _Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._

     

    _We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The hourly range for this position is $25.65 - $38.45. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including candidate's education and work location._

     

    Why Choose Kohler?

     

    We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

    About Us

    It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.