Job Title Shaw Contract Showroom Sales Manager- ManhattanPosition OverviewShaw Contract is a global design leader in commercial flooring for some of the world’s most creative and innovative environments. Our vast, sustainable product offerings can be found in diverse markets such as workplace, healthcare, hospitality, education and multi-family dwellings; supporting the spaces in which we work, learn, live, play and heal.Who are you looking for?Are you excited about meeting new people? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer centric environment? Are you looking for a job where you can use your strong interpersonal skills? If so, read on!We are seeking motivated and competitive people just like you to join our team in Manhattan. If you are looking for a career path in marketing, outside sales, client engagement and want to be the face of an innovative + industry leading brand this is the career for you!What’s it like?As the Showroom Sales Manager for New York City, you will manage all aspects of the showroom and promote the use of the facility as a reference for Architects and Designers, End Users, CRE firms, Dealer partners, regional sales staff, and all internal/external stakeholders. In this role you will have the opportunity to engage with customers, build your network and transition into an Account Manager sales position. Please note that our showroom is located in Manhattan.This role is designed as a training ground for a future career in outside sales. You will spend approximately one year managing and maintaining the showroom while developing your business acumen, product knowledge, and customer relationships. During this time, you will train in place and work closely with sales leaders, account managers, and customers to prepare for the next step. After one year, the position is intended to transition into a Sales Trainee role, with a clear path toward becoming an Account Manager.Position Objectives:Build extensive knowledge of overall business and skill sets to effectively move into a sales role long term.Build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers.Keep a current, on brand, customer facing showroom atmosphere that welcomes and inspires customers and associates.Build business acumen through working closely with customers and internal stakeholders ie; sales leadership, talent development, account managers.Responsibilities:Manage overall customer experience and showroom.Must keep the showroom clean and “client ready” at all timesMaintains product library, sample inventory, and marketing material for the showroom in order to fulfill regional customer requirements.Daily office opening and closing, communicates as main point of contact with building owner as required in order to properly maintain office area and showroom, including coordination with landlord, partner vendors, parking & furniture vendors, caterers, sales reps, etc.Assists regional sales staff and national sales staff upon request.Accurately maintain inventory requirements.Coordinates showroom/office schedules and activities, tracks progress and results as directed by manager.Maintains showroom schedules and calendars including associate events and vacations as well as industry events.Works with internal and external parties to organize the various components needed to initiate, run and conclude showroom eventsOrders samples for customers and sales associates and maintains inventory levels as required.Coordinates all incoming and outgoing internal and external customer shipping and delivery requirements.Ordering and maintaining office supplies, marketing materials and other sales or administrative related requests.Creates and maintains filing system for product samples in an orderly manner and prepares filing system directions for other users.Maintains a current list of key holders and provides keys to personnel as needed.Building liaison for any small repairs or upkeep.What’s required?Bachelor’s degree or relevant experienceProficient in Microsoft platformSensitivity to confidential mattersDesire to be in a sales role long termTeam playerPhysical Requirements:Frequent lifting- 25+ lbs.Visual acuity.Other Requirements:Continuous education of company materials and products.Must abide by all company policies and guidelines.Competencies:Build Trusting RelationshipsBuild Customer SatisfactionDemonstrate Good JudgementDeliver Compelling CommunicationAdapt & ChangeWork Shift 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AMShaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
