Sales Assistant at Kohler Texas

Sales Assistant job at Kohler. Texas.
• Learn product lines and specifications, gaining working knowledge of product.
• Become familiar with showroom layout, wall displays and floor pads.
• Shadow Design Sales Consultants/Advisors during client interactions.
• Assist in preparation of outreach appointments, prepare materials, and follow up.
• Observe product spec process and quote preparation.
• Accompany associates on outreach appointments to build competency and effectiveness of outreach skills.
• Maintain sample stock area, including replacement sample orders, and process incoming /outgoing shipments.
• Pack and ship samples, literature and tear sheets for distribution to customers as necessary.
• Generate postcards and letters for direct customer marketing.
• Support and execute showroom events.
• Contact clients from dormant accounts or targeted accounts in assigned territory to reinvigorate the business through showroom visits or outreach appointments.
• Utilize Salesforce to build proficiency with sales forecasting and account management.
• Bachelors Degree in Interior Design or Business with a focus on Management or Marketing is strongly preferred.
• Two years of administrative experience or 1-2 years of retail (preferably with a luxury brand) or design experience preferred.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office is required. Experience working with a database is preferred, with SAP experience highly desirable. Candidates with experience utilizing design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Illustrator and InDesign are to be given strong preference.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and outstanding customer service are a must. The successful candidate will possess a genuine love of working with and helping others, the ability to flex between a high volume of competing priorities, and a high degree of curiosity coupled with a drive to achieve against aggressive goals.

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individuals personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.