Responsibilities
•
The primary responsibility of the Sales Assistant is to learn
•
ANN SACKS' product lines and sales process, with a focus on developingcompetency in the sales process
•
The SalesAssistant is responsible for working side by side with the sales staff and ShowroomManager, adding value and efficiency to the ANN SACKS sales process, and ensuringa gracious shopping experience for all ANN SACKS clients
•
Provide exceptional customer service
•
Ask basic qualifying questions to clients upon entry andengage appropriate salesperson
•
Obtain contact information and enter it into Sales Force asleads
•
Handle phone inquiries regarding pricing, stock, generalproduct information, and order/tracking status
•
Develop Product knowledge
•
Learn product lines and specifications, gaining workingknowledge of product
•
Become familiar with showroom layout, wall displays andfloor pads
•
Assist Completion of Key Steps in Sales Process
•
Assist sales associates in creating quotes
•
Assist in Showroom merchandising and general upkeep
•
Support sales responsibilities
•
Shadow Design Sales Consultants/Advisors during clientinteractions
•
Assist in preparation of outreach appointments, preparematerials, and follow up
•
Observe product spec process and quote preparation
•
Accompany associates on outreach appointments to buildcompetency and effectiveness of outreach skills
•
Provide Sales assistance to unassigned clients
•
Assist clients who are not assigned to a specific sales associate
•
Ask qualifying questions to uncover client needs
•
Orient clients to showroom, guide them to materialselections that meet their needs
•
Partner with client through each step of sales process -provide samples, write quotes, manage order from placement through shipping
•
Maintain sample stock area, including replacement sampleorders, and process incoming /outgoing shipments
•
Pack and ship samples, literature and tear sheets fordistribution to customers as necessary
•
Generate postcards and letters for direct customer marketing
•
Support and execute showroom events
•
Contact clients from dormant accounts or targeted accountsin assigned territory to reinvigorate the business through showroom visits oroutreach appointments
•
Utilize Sales Force to build proficiency with salesforecasting and account management