Sales Associate

SUMMARY: Act as a junior sales representative by proactively reaching out to contractors, builders, and developers to promote our products and services. You will make calls, develop relationships, and encourage them to visit the branch for consultations and to view our product offerings. Your efforts will support the growth of new accounts and strengthen our presence in the local market. The primary role is hunt and bring in new market share.

Work Hours:Monday to Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, and Two Saturdays.

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to do the following:Provide outstanding showroom experience, engaging customers, providing inspirational design, and assisting with general inquiries via emails, phone and in person.

• Qualify all walk-in customers to understand the full scope of project and present MSI materials for entire project needs.
• Obtain new contractors/clients to MSI
• Maintain relationships with clients by following up and proving exceptional customer service
• Proactively follow up with trade customers to seek opportunities and follow-up with outstanding quotes to ensure sales are converted through exceptional customer service.
• Learn and understand all MSI products within the showroom.
• Ensure showroom and displays are maintained to the highest standards, products are updated, and all marketing materials are refilled for easy customer access.
• Perform additional duties as required and or requested.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• Industry retail sales experience is required.
• Ability to determine solutions for customers.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand MSI products
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience with the use of PCs, along with the ability to navigate in a multi-window-based environment.
• Availability to work on Saturday.
• High School Diploma required
• 2 years of related industry experience preferred
• Knowledge in tile/stone is a plus
• Ability to work well alone or within a team
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving
• Resilience to deal with customers who turn you down
• Bilingual is a plus

This role has the following physical demands:

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently sits and may occasionally stand or walk.
  
• The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.

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