What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Administrative Assistant position at Roche Bobois?
ROCHE BOBOIS, World Leader in the High-end furniture industry boasting 260 showrooms in more than 60 countries, is looking for a dynamic full-time entry level Sales Administrative Assistant in its Minneapolis (MN) Showroom.
The Brand works closely with renowned Designers, Architects and Fashion houses such as Ora Ito, Marcel Wanders, Sacha Lakic, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kenzo Takada and Missoni Home. Roche Bobois offers one of the largest collections of products in the high-end furniture market always using the best of new technologies & materials coupled with fine craftsmanship from small European workshops.
The main responsibilities will be:
Administrative tasks:
- To work on the administrative reporting (Traffic, leads..) to the US headquarters;
- To prepare purchase orders and follow up on production process with Roche Bobois factories;
- To maintain ongoing tracking of every showroom order;
- To review customer files and the corresponding administrative documents;
- To maintain general showroom upkeep such as ordering supplies, as well as, handling necessary maintenance.
Merchandising:
- To prepare and update the store tagging (Prices, special promotions...) under the store manager supervision;
- To work with suppliers to update samples, as needed
- To assist with bi-yearly inventory;
- To coordinate logistics and showroom transfers with our New Jersey Distribution center
Sales:
- To welcome and greet customers, as needed;
- To discover and comprehend the needs of the client;
- To use and apply the Roche Bobois selling techniques (5C, 8 Signatures..);
- To learn the Roche Bobois collections and be able to present them to our clients;
- To know and apply Roche Bobois policies and have all key information needed to sell (Quick ship stock references, samples, pricing..)
- To follow up with leads in a professional manner;
- To execute and manage a client Portfolio when needed.
Requirements:
- Motivation to work in a sales environment;
- Team Player with a “Can do Attitude”
- Resourceful problem solver;
- Positive and professional demeanor;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Highly organized to handle multiple tasks;
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
- Interest in the furniture business;
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office and comfortable with other computer software programs at an advance level;
- Design Background preferred but not required;
- Multi Lingual preferred but not required ;
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off : Vacation, Personal, Sick
- 401 (k)
- Health Insurance
- HSA Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Discount
- Parental Leave
- Maternity Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
Work Schedule = 5 days a week with weekends required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (Required)
- Administrative: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Edina, MN 55435: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $43,000