DESIGN SALES CONSULTANT Job at Dal-Tile Distribution, Inc. in San Jose

DESIGN SALES CONSULTANT in San Jose, California Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional Design Sales Consultant to join our TEAM! As the Design Sales Consultant, we need someone to provide interior design and product selection advice, product expertise, and thorough follow-up to facilitate customer experience and influence sales / purchasing decisions. Uses the showroom as a selling tool to drive specifications and sales as well as brand awareness.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $41,000 and $65,000 at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the compensation package, which depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other company sponsored benefit programs.MANDATORY SATURDAY HOURSPrimary Objective : Provides interior design and product selection advice, product expertise, and thorough follow-up to facilitate customer experience and influence sales / purchasing decisions. Uses the showroom as a selling tool to drive specifications and sales as well as brand awareness.Major Function and Scope : Provides interior design advice and product expertise, facilitates tile and stone selection, and project development / support ensuring the completion of selection / sales for all customers.Logs all client showroom visits, contact information, and detailed customer preference and selection notes in CMT.Effectively communicates with customers and internal team members to follow lead and ensure tracking / follow up and sales closure.Reports sales closures monthly.Prospects for new business with an emphasis on Custom Builders and Residential Designers.Makes outside sales calls as needed and follows up on leads to grow and drive business.Maintains showroom samples and merchandising including ordering, receiving, and maintaining samples and displays.Plans and hosts showroom tours and small and large events for industry trade to drive customer sales.Attends outside trade events to develop industry relationships and build brand awareness.Experience and Knowledge Required : Four-year degree in a related field, or four years of related experience, or a combination of a two-year degree with two years of related experience.Design / sketching / reading blueprints / color coordination / interior design trends / customer buying habits / creative thinking.Computer skills – MS Office, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint – Customer management tools a plus.Excellent oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills necessary to effectively interact with customers, team members, management, and other internal and external customers.Other Pertinent Job Information : While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb, or balance. The associate may lift and / or move up to 80 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth.Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability / veteran committed to an inclusive workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $41,000 - $65,000