Sales Associate

Job summary
Respond to customer needs, demonstrate products, provide a complete shopping experience, and secure product sales to increase company profitability.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding product selection, order placements, quote requests, delivery and installation schedules, customer follow-ups, and complaints.• Answer and direct telephone calls.• Coordinate purchase and delivery of special products by obtaining pricing specifications, uses, and availability.• Code and input customer orders, pricing information, and other data into the computer system.• Create accurate and complete invoices, work orders, and sales tickets.• Research credits, returns, and late payments as needed.• Operate and balance cash register daily.• Maintain stock levels on the sales floor and stockroom.• Maintain a clean store environment.• Attend and participate in Bloedorn-sponsored training, when required.• Perform other assigned duties, responsibilities, or tasks.
Requirements
• Complete and pass a pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background screen.• Speak, write, and communicate effectively in the English language.• Possess interpersonal and customer-relation skills.• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends.• Interpret written, oral, diagrams, and schedule-form instructions.• Operate a computer, calculator, and cash register.• Utilize Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Key Skills Needed
• Interpersonal skills• Customer service skills• Communication skills• Computer skills• Organizational skills