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Summary
Outside Sales
About You
Looking For a Career, Not a Job?
We are expanding and are seeking an outgoing and motivated individual to fill our open Commercial Sales position. This position consists of both inside and Outside Sales in the flooring industry.
The perfect candidate is self-motivated, driven to win, pays attention to details, is outgoing, friendly, has up to date computer skills, and enjoys sales. Previous experience in sales a plus, but we will train the right candidate.
About Us:
Fike Brothers Carpet One Floor Home is the premier flooring retailer in the area. Locally owned and operated for more than 40 years, we are known for our superior customer service, and professional staff. Because we belong to the largest floor covering cooperative in the world our company offers the very best flooring products, in a state of the art showroom, with only the most qualified installers.
We believe in creating a family friendly work environment, where each person is an integral member of the team, yet responsible for his or her own results and earning potential.
About the Position
This position requires an individual to interact with potential customers and to build confidence and commitment to our products and services. Therefore, the ideal candidate must be willing to divide his or her work time between the store, visiting customers business or offices, managing field projects, prospecting for new clients, and networking within the community. It is also expected that the individual be a self-starter, personally well organized, and willing to create new business as well as to provide outstanding customer service and follow-up.
Duties
Although not an all inclusive list, the following are some of duties and expectations for this position:
Assist customers with flooring choices - explaining features and benefits of various types of flooring.
Sell flooring floor care products.
Work effectively with other store employees.
Use computer database to research availability of merchandise and to process orders
Visit job sites to provide product and design advice.
Assist in project management
Prospect for new business.
Requirements
The skills and abilities we're seeking include:
- Commercial flooring sales, or related experience is helpful but not required
- Outside sales experience is desirable
- Past project management experience is desirable
- Must have access to reliable transportation in order to get to work, and to visit customers' businesses
- Must have open and flexible work availability.
- Must have strong knowledge Microsoft Office programs and be willing to learn our operating system.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Professionalism, to include dependability, accountability, and punctuality.
- Self-motivated and internally driven to excel in your position and career.
- Time management skills for juggling multiple (and sometimes competing) deadlines and deliverables.
Benefits
How to Apply
Please supply:
- An up-to-date resume and brief cover letter outlining your experience for the position
- Salary history and/or requirements
We kindly ask for no emails or phone calls be sent to our store, as a means to further your application process.Please do not personally deliver resumes to the store. These efforts will not enhance your opportunity for consideration, and we are not equipped to respond to these requests.We thank you kindly in advance for your adherence to this request.
Candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted by e-mail or phone for the next step in our hiring process, and in certain instances may be asked to take an online assessment.
Thank you for your interest in our position.We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us.
Our Companyis an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Us
Fike Brothers Carpet One Floor Home has long been regarded as the premier flooring retailer in Huntingdon, Selinsgrove, Yeagertown, and surrounding communities.Locally owned and operated for more than 40 years, we are known for our superior customer service, and professional staff.Because we belong to the largest floor covering cooperative in the world our company offers the very best flooring products, in a state of the art modern showroom, with only the most qualified installers.
We believe in creating a family friendly work environment, where each person is an integral member of the team, yet responsible for his or her own results and earning potential.We are proud of our heritage and would like to find an individual who will excel and prosper in a fast paced retail environment becoming a valued member of our team.
