Villa & House is a premier destination for designers and boutique retailers, offering a modern take on classic design, focusing on furniture and accessories.
Our company values allow us to elevate our employee and client experience alike.
Functional Overview:
To the trade Showroom Sales Assistant for the Villa & House (Originally Bungalow 5) Dallas Showroom. Ideally, the right Sales Assistant will have prior experience in the luxury goods, high end retail or wholesale furniture sales industry with a proactive spirit and an ability to learn new software systems with ease.
Responsibilities:
- Possess a complex understanding of the customer experience, with the ability to elevate service levels to exceed expectations.
- Respond quickly to customer inquiries regarding current availability, pricing, tear sheets, quotes and confirmations.
- Provide and update information to customers with accuracy and proficiency.
- Process registrations and shipments in a timely manner
- Learn and utilize company software platforms, adopting best practices to meet and exceed expectations and deadlines.
- Communicate effectively and accurately, both internally and externally.
- Ability to adopt and present full understanding of product catalog and finishes
- Maintain showroom presentation aligning with management direction. Work with customers, both retail and to the trade, in project planning and product selection
Requirements:
- Prior retail or sales experience preferred. Degree in interior design or prior to the trade experience a huge plus!
- Experience and/or understanding of elevated expectations of the luxury clientele
- Proactive and willing to work autonomously
- Tech savvy, with a curiosity about learning new systems.
- Detail oriented and highly organized with ability to prioritize tasks.
- Possess professional, positive and enthusiastic attitude and appearance.
- Able to engage with clients directly, focus on building lasting relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, prior CRM or ERP experience a plus!
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to Lift Small To Large Items Weighing Up To 50 lbs. Or More While Utilizing The Appropriate Equipment And Safety Measures
- Ability To Stand For Long Periods Of Time
- Ability To Ascend & Descend Ladders, As Needed
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits
- 401k
- Profit Sharing
- Friends and Family discount
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Generous PTO and Holiday package