Job Title

Shaw Contract Showroom Manager/ Sales Trainee - Manhattan

Position Overview

Shaw Contract is a global design leader in commercial flooring for some of the world’s most creative and innovative environments. Our vast, sustainable product offerings can be found in diverse markets such as workplace, healthcare, hospitality, education and multi-family dwellings; supporting the spaces in which we work, learn, live, play and heal.

Who are you looking for?

Are you excited about meeting new people? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer centric environment? Are you looking for a job where you can use your strong interpersonal skills? If so, read on!

We are seeking motivated and competitive people just like you to join our team in Manhattan . If you are looking for a career path in marketing, outside sale s , client engagement and want to be the face of an innovative + industry leading brand this is the career for you!

What’s it like?

As the Showroom Sales Manager for New York City, you will manage all aspects of the showroom and promote the use of the facility as a reference for Architects and Designers, End Users, CRE firms, Dealer partners, regional sales staff, and all internal/external stakeholders. In this role you will have the opportunity to engage with customers, build your network and transition into an Account Manager sales position. This role is designed to offer comprehensive training with the goal of transitioning individuals into outside sales positions within the organization. Please note that our showroom is located in Manhattan.

Position Objectives:

• B uild extensive knowledge of overall business and skill sets to effectively move into a sales role long term.

• Build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers.

• Keep a current, on brand, customer facing showroom atmosphere that welcomes and inspires customers and associates.

• Build business acumen through working closely with customers and internal stakeholders ie ; sales leadership, talent development, account managers.

  Responsibilities:

• Manage overall customer experience and showroom.

• Must keep the showroom clean and “client ready” at all times

• Maintains product library, sample inventory, and marketing material for the showroom in order to fulfill regional customer requirements.

• Daily office opening and closing, communicates as main point of contact with building owner as required in order to properly maintain office area and showroom, including coordination with landlord , partner vendors, parking & furniture vendors, caterers, sales reps, etc.

• Assists regional sales staff and national sales staff upon request.

• Accurately maintain inventory requirements.

• Coordinates showroom/office schedules and activities, tracks progress and results as directed by manager.

• Maintains showroom schedules and calendars including associate events and vacations as well as industry events .

• Works with internal and external parties to organize the various components needed to initiate , run and conclude showroom events

• Orders samples for customers and sales associates and maintains inventory levels as required .

• Coordinates all incoming and outgoing internal and external customer shipping and delivery requirements.

• Ordering and maintaining office supplies, marketing materials and other sales or administrative related requests.

• Creates and maintains filing system for product samples in an orderly manner and prepares filing system directions for other users.

• Maintains a current list of key holders and provides keys to personnel as needed.

• Building liaison for any small repairs or upkeep.

  What’s required ?

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

• Proficient in Microsoft platform

• Sensitivity to confidential matters

• Desire to be in a sales role long term

• Team player

  Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting- 25+ lbs.

• Visual acuity.

  Other Requirements:

• Continuous education of company materials and products.

• Must abide by all company policies and guidelines.

  Competencies:

• Build Trusting Relationships

• Build Customer Satisfaction

• Demonstrate Good Judgement

• Deliver Compelling Communication

• Adapt & Change

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

As we continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we might determine the need to postpone in-person interviews to ensure the health and safety of our associates, candidates, and the community. In this case, we can accommodate with a phone or video interview, and will schedule an in-person interview for a later date. The method by which you interview does not impact your standing as a candidate for this position.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company – we are 22,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex , COREtec , Patcraft , Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Hospitality, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens, USFloors and more.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with nearly $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Great Britain, India, Mexico, Scotland, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. For more information about our company brands, operations and community involvement, visit www.shawinc.com .

If you need any additional assistance or accommodation or have questions, please contact us at shaw.recruiting@shawinc.com