Showroom Sales Representative

Build Relationships. Grow Your Business. Earn More.Are you a competitive, motivated salesperson who loves building relationships, closing business and seeing your results reflected in your earnings?Ciot is looking for a sales-driven Showroom Sales Representative to join our Troy showroom team.This is a sales position — not an interior design position.You'll work in a high-end showroom surrounded by luxury tile, natural stone and slabs while developing relationships with homeowners, interior designers, builders, contractors and other industry professionals.We're looking for someone who doesn't simply wait for the next customer to walk through the door. We want someone with the initiative and hunger to build a client base, pursue opportunities, follow up relentlessly and grow sales.What You'll DoDrive sales and work toward exceeding individual sales goalsBuild and grow your own book of businessDevelop relationships with designers, builders, contractors and homeownersProspect for new accounts and identify new sales opportunitiesConsistently follow up on leads, quotes, samples and active projectsConvert showroom traffic and inquiries into salesGuide clients through tile, stone and slab selectionsIdentify opportunities to expand projects and increase salesDevelop repeat and referral business through strong client relationshipsMaintain strong product and competitive knowledgeTake ownership of your pipeline, follow-up and resultsDeliver the level of service expected in a luxury showroom environmentWho We're Looking ForYou may be a great fit if you are:Sales-driven and motivated by earning potentialCompetitive and goal-orientedNaturally proactive — you don't wait to be told what to doConfident prospecting and developing new businessStrong at building and maintaining relationshipsPersistent with follow-upComfortable asking for and closing the saleOrganized and accountableProfessional and personableCoachable and eager to learnComfortable working with both consumers and trade professionals2+ years of sales experience preferred.Experience in luxury retail, furniture, appliances, flooring, kitchen & bath, building materials, automotive, real estate, outside sales or other relationship-based sales environments is a plus.Tile or design experience is NOT required. We can teach product. We're looking for sales ability, initiative and drive.What We OfferBase salary + commission/bonus opportunityAbility to increase your earnings through your sales performanceEstablished showroom traffic combined with opportunities to develop your own accountsExtensive product and industry trainingAccess to an exceptional collection of luxury and exclusive productsProfessional growth and developmentComprehensive benefits packageCiot is one of North America's largest importers and distributors of tile, natural stone and engineered surfaces, serving both residential and commercial markets. Ready to Sell?If you're looking for a position where your effort, relationships and results directly impact your success and earning potential, we'd like to hear from you.