Sales Associate/Event Coordinator

A responsible, positive and highly motivated person who is ready to take on ALL sales responsibilities from generating leads to closing deals with prospective clients over the phone and in person with combined interests in event rentals, design and event planning. Understanding the client’s vision and budget in determining the customer’s specific request and needs, and then assist them in selecting event rentals, design, décor, and other options that are required or requested. The ability to listen and understand what the clients’ expectations are, then converting event expectations, are very important aspects of the job. The position is responsible for day-to-day phone management from Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm. A positive and highly motivated person with an extensive customer service background as well as proven successful interpersonal skills is a team setting. The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with multiple events and clients at one time. This person must have strong communication skills, a commitment to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and company production meetings.

Responsibilities:

• First on phones to answer questions and direct calls if necessary

• Generate and qualify leads via telephone, email and in person

• Schedule sales appointments and other related meetings with customer as necessary

• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships

• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction

• Coordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments

• Strive for continuous improvement through feedback

• Keep abreast of market trends, competition and subtle opportunities

• Regularly review sales tactics and adjust as necessary for more efficient results

• Achieve agreed upon sales targets monthly, quarterly, and annually

• Focus on personal success and company success

Requirements:

• A reasonable understanding of sales principals and customer service practices

• Proficiency in English and Mathematics

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Develop a proficiency in Party Track and Enter and Update All Orders Correctly

• Learn the Party CAD program and share drawings with customers after sale

• Prioritize time management and organizational skills

• Familiarity with all company rental items and inventory

• Maintain a professional appearance at all times

• Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills

• Relationship management skills with an openness to feedback, both positive and negative

• Highly motivated, determined and target driven

• Issue a minimum of five quotations per day, an average of twenty five to thirty per week

• Ability to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales goals*

Reports: Sales associates will report directly to the Office Manager and/or Mary Linn.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Latrobe, PA 15650 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Latrobe, PA 15650: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person