Company Overview: For over 30 years, Marcus Office Furniture has been the premier full-service office furniture dealer in the region. We help everyone from Fortune 500 companies to home-based entrepreneurs design and furnish productive, beautiful workspaces. We aren't just selling desks—we’re selling solutions.
The Role We are looking for a high-energy, motivated Sales Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for our customers, guiding them from their initial inquiry through to the final installation. If you are someone who loves building relationships, has an eye for design, and is driven by reaching sales goals, you will thrive here.
Key Responsibilities
- Consultative Selling: Greet and qualify customers to understand their specific office needs and recommend the best furniture solutions.
- Account Management: Proactively follow up with leads and maintain relationships with our existing client base to ensure repeat business.
- Showroom Excellence: Assist in maintaining a professional, visually appealing showroom floor.
- Project Coordination: Manage the details—from processing orders and coordinating with the warehouse to ensuring on-time delivery.
- Continuous Growth: Stay up-to-date on furniture trends, ergonomics, and new product lines.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 1-2 years in a sales-driven or high-end customer service environment.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills. You must be comfortable on the phone and in person.
- Tech Proficiency: Basic computer skills are required (Microsoft Office/Email). Experience with CRM or design software is a plus.
- Personal Attributes: A "results-oriented" mindset, high attention to detail, and a professional appearance.
- Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary + Commission: Competitive base pay with uncapped commission potential.
- Structured Onboarding: We provide a 30-day paid "Success Training" period where you will learn our products, software, and sales process.
- Growth: Opportunities to transition into Senior Account Management or Design roles.
Pay: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Tell us about a time you turned a 'no' into a 'yes.' What was the situation and how did you handle it?
- What experience, if any, do you have with office furniture, interior design, or business-to-business (B2B) sales?
- If a customer walks into the showroom while you are in the middle of a complex data-entry task, how do you handle the situation?
- This position requires regular customer follow-up by phone and email. How comfortable are you proactively contacting customers who have requested information but haven't yet made a purchase?
Work Location: In person
