Now Hiring - Energy Products and Design - Sales Associate in Rochester, MN

Full description of the position

Job Summary

As part of the sales team, you will be responsible for managing your customers through the process of selecting the right fireplace or stove, ordering products, and scheduling installation. Your primary responsibility is to provide the customer with enough information in order for them to make informed decisions. This information includes the best fit based upon product features, price point and their specific project application. We emphasize world-class customer service and conduct business with integrity, therefore the position is less about hard core sales and more about establishing the needs of the customer. The successful candidate is an organized team player, independent thinker, and enjoys communicating with and assisting customers. The candidate must have prior sales experience with an ability to harvest new leads to expand our client base.

This is a Tuesday-Saturday position. Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm, Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm. Sundays and Mondays off.

Responsibilities and Duties

Act as the hearth/fireplace expert, and share your knowledge and experience with humility

Develop sales strategies and continuously work to expand customer base and maintain business relationships with clients

Work with designers and builders to design unique spaces for the products we offer

Achieve inside sales revenue goals while gaining an understanding of our products, business, and accounts.

Coordinate and collaborate with team members and other departments

Keep current on all products and trends in the industry

Clearly establish expectations up front for the customer

Create project bids accurately and efficiently

Proactively communicate and interact with retail customers, builders, vendors, manufacturer reps, distributors, other dealers, and our team

Follow up with retail customers and builders through emails, phone calls and the CRM

Continuously improve through feedback

Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Essential Skills

Must be a team player

Excellent customer relations skills

High level of integrity, honesty, and professionalism

Ability to multi-task

Ability to take initiative

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of MS Office and Outlook

Organizational and accuracy skills

Ability to close sales and achieve sales goals

Desire to continually learn

Ability to proactively approach and solve challenges

Must be dependable and punctual

Preferred Qualifications

Sales experience in the hearth/fireplace industry

Ability to read blueprints

Experience working with design tools, including the ability to outline custom product designs

Experience working with a CRM

General construction knowledge is a plus

Compensation is base plus commission.

About Us

Energy Products and Design is a second generation, family owned and operated hearth and fireplace store. Since 1978, Energy Products and Design has been providing Rochester, MN and its surrounding communities with quality products and exceptional customer service.

Our business is extremely customer-focused and shines phenomenally well when presented with challenging and creative projects. We are always looking for qualified candidates that embrace advancement, innovation, and a team-centric approach.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Day shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rochester, MN 55906: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person