SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES1.
Financial Performance:- Meet and exceed the sales plan.
- Participate in annual budget planning process.
- Monitor payroll regarding variable salary.
- Monitor all showroom expenses.
- Manage all product inventories and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Monitor and account for the petty cash within the showroom.2.
Staff Management:- Determine and maintain the appropriate level of staff to service effectively the customer base.
- Recruit new staff in conjunction with HR when additional associates are approved and required.
- Monitor the performance of the sales staff daily.Provide assistance and coaching when necessary.Conduct monthly performance review with each sales associate.
- Conduct and document performance reviews with each associate of the showroom on an annual basis.
- In conjunction with your superior, set and review sales goals with each Sales Associate on an annual basis.
- Implement progressive discipline if needed and document and report any disciplinary actions to the HR area.Terminate staff members when necessary.
- Conduct weekly meetings with entire staff.
- Identify training needs and provide training for associates when necessary.3.
KEC Operations- Comply with and implement all showroom operational Kohler policies and procedures.
- Oversee merchandising displays and ensure that Kohler standards are met.
- Complete the Monthly Business Recap in a timely and accurate manner.
- Learn and maintain relevant knowledge regarding the product, history and current events that relate to Kohler and its suppliers.
- Creation & Management of Quotes (Quote Generation & Management)- Placement of & Management of Orders (Creation of Order, Payment Processing, Invoice Generation, Order Fulfilment etc)- Post Visit Follow Up (Lead Management, Returns Processing, Defect Management)4.
Customer Service- Work with support staff and Sales Associates to ensure that all customers are serviced according to Kohler standards.
- Intervene with customer issues when the Sales Associate or Customer Service Associate cannot obtain resolution.
- Monitor staff performance with respect to customer service.5.
Marketing- Work with the Marketing area and showroom staff to plan and execute promotional events.
- Represent Kohler within the marketplace and the design community to enhance our standing among our customers and potential customers.
- Organize and coordinate small events within the Showroom and keep the showroom atmosphere always gracious and with the Kohler high level of excellence.6.
Communication- Build strong relationships with the opinion leaders of the segment: architects, interior designers, editors, etc including visits to them when necessary.
- Maintain good working relationships with all supplier representatives.
- Maintain good working relationships with the local delivery service to ensure that Kohler standards are met for all deliveries.
- Maintain good working relationships with local repair personnel.RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS1.
Supervisory Relationships:Reports to GM Mexico2.
Reporting relationships:Salesperson3.
Organizational relationships:Daily contact with customersDaily contact with vendors and vendor staffOccasional contact with staff at other Kohler Showrooms and StoresOccasional contact with Marketing, Finance and HRConfidential Communication: Information is for use only by approved users.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSThis position requires prior retail, showroom or architectural/design firm experience, with a minimum of 5 years of sales experience, and a minimum of 3 years of experience managing a sales team within a department or store location.Bachelor's degree in business or management, or Architecture or Design is preferred.Plumbing and tile industry experience is a plus.Experience in a luxury sales environment is a must.Fluency in English is a "plus".
Must possess excellent skills in written and oral communication with all levels of management and with outside contacts.
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