Virginia Tile is hiring: Design Consultant in Beachwood

Description

Come Join Us - A company that is well established, helps promote creativity and growth.

Who we are - We are growing! Virginia Tile Co. is an industry-leading wholesale distributor of full spectrum residential and commercial tile products. Also providing in selected regions resilient flooring and woodworking products. Founded in 1928 and serving 14+ states.

We celebrate a culture of collaboration, innovation, inspiration, and service.

Design that Shapes Living. Check us out at www.virginiatile.com

Exciting opportunity - located in Warrensville Heights, OH to work as a Design Consultant in our tile showroom!

Position Summary:

As a Design Consultant in a Virginia Tile Showroom, standalone or branch affiliated location, you will engage with design professionals and homeowners to guide them through the tile and related products selection process for their interior design repair, remodel or new build projects. You will also support Virginia Tile outside sales team engagement with kitchen and bath designers, flooring dealers, architectural firms and builder contractors.

Essential Functions:

• Assist customers with material selections, educating them about our selection process to ensure accurate conversion of their selections to an order placement.
• Assist with updating product displays, maintaining the showroom environment, handling product samples and supporting customer events.
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with showroom team members to review company information, processes, procedures and/or assignments specific to: 1) Safety 2) General company business 3) Showroom operations 4) Product launch, merchandising, marketing and sales support as it relates to the Showroom 5) Customer service best practices 6) Product knowledge and industry trends.
• Foster a positive work environment by participating in team building events, providing continuous improvement feedback and collaborating with Showroom and other Virginia Tile associates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High level of attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Ability to work with a team in support of a customer-centric environment
• Ability to communicate design ideas and principles effectively
• Professional appearance and a friendly, outgoing personality
• Retail customer service or sales experience is helpful
• Flooring industry product knowledge a plus, tile and stone experience preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or combination of equivalent training and an Associate's Degree
• Interior Design experience in a dealer, showroom or retail environment is preferred
• Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

What's in It for You:

• Affordable Medical Insurance Plans
• Dental
• Vision
• Optional Life Insurance, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Pet Insurance
• Employee and Friends/Family Discount on Tile
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Generous PTO, Sick and Paid Holidays policies
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible, positive & friendly work environment, where employees are acknowledged for their great work

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.