Job Opportunities
We are always looking for qualified, talented people to join our growing team. The following positions are available.
Current Job Opportunities:
Sales Assistant
| Position Title: | Sales Assistant |
| Office Location: | New York |
| Division: | Operations |
| Reports To: | Branch Manager |
| Reporting to this position: | N/A |
| Classification: | Non-Exempt |
Summary: Assure all orders have been properly entered and placed. Create and maintain all necessary files to insure a complete record. Communicate as required to insure successful furniture orders.
Principal Accountabilities: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Track all orders through all phases including delivery, installation, and customer satisfaction to assure the client’s satisfaction.
- Review and correct worksheets for processing.
- Review, process, correct and maintain quotes, registers, and vendor acknowledgments to ensure accuracy.
- Gather, compile, and expedite order installation, status sheets, and other reports as required for sales review, Customer Satisfaction, Accounting, and Management.
- Examine and file incoming mail for the maintenance of complete customer file folders so quick responses can be provided to clients and Sales Representatives.
- Maintain and control project folders, file mail from customers and vendors, check acknowledgments, invoices, delivery tickets and store all pertinent written projects/account information
- Track, expedite and schedule product shipments, deliveries and installations with manufacturers and vendors to ensure timely completion of job.
- Process proposals, bids, and change orders to customers and accounting that have been prepared by Sales.
- Investigate and respond to vendor, customer and accounting inquiries to insure order is shipped on time and correctly.
- Create and maintain quote and order files.
- Obtain quotes for delivery and installation from vendors as needed.
- Obtain discounting and special pricing requests from vendors as needed.
Dimensions:
- Unlimited number of orders totaling up to at least $3 Million.
Contacts:
Internal
- Frequent contact with Sales Representative to verify and/or provide necessary information to process quotes, place orders, produce status reports, and schedule deliveries.
- Frequent contact with Branch Manager for miscellaneous approvals, sales problems and advice on handling accounts.
- Periodic contact with Customer Satisfaction Representative and Service Coordinator for technical information, receiving, delivery and installation information for repairs or replacement of product.
- Frequent contact with Order Entry and Billing to clarify orders, check on change orders, delivery ticket information, and not authorized invoices.
- Frequent contact with Accounts Payable to check payable vouchers, clarify status and to hold payments.
- Frequent contact with Project Coordination regarding customer satisfaction and not authorized invoices.
- Frequent contact with Data Coordinator to clarify quotes and maintenance requests.
- As needed contact with Credit Manager to reserve purchase order numbers, confirming credit and terms and receiving COD accounts.
External
- Frequent contact with customers to answer and ask questions, schedule deliveries, and provide status.
- Frequent contact with vendor’s customer service departments obtain status on orders, revise product information, resolve discrepancies, check lead times, and check pricing.
- Frequent contact with warehouse and installation companies for requesting quotes, scheduling deliveries, and resolving invoicing discrepancies.
Qualifications:
A minimum requirement of an Associate’s Degree with experience in standard office procedures, basic office communication, and experience in the furniture industry.
For more specific information, contact our Human Resources department at 908-355-3400
Sales Representatives :
| Title: Type: Position: Requirements: Salary: Benefits: Location: Posting Date: |
Sales Representative Full Time Bring in new and existing client opportunities. Sales in furniture industry, computer skills. Based on experience Health/401K/Options Princeton, Parsippany, New York, Melville, LI N/A |
We are always interested in hiring an industry professional who can identify and bring in new and existing client opportunities.
And we support you.
By joining bfi, you are joining a sales organization that is committed to personal and professional excellence through highly interactive relationships with clients and your sales support teams.
First of all, bfi employs leading edge technology in all areas of sales and operations. We provide extensive technology training to our salespeople regardless of where their comfort level currently is. These technology tools give the bfi sales professional a highly competitive edge in the marketplace. Together with award winning marketing materials, outstanding project management and design support, an excellent commission plan and caring corporate culture, make bfi the best place to continue to grow and prosper as an interiors industry sales professional.
Interview the other dealers first, then come talk to us. Sales positions are available at all of our four branch locations; Princeton, Parsippany, NYC and Melville (LI)
For more specific information, contact any of our branch managers whose phone numbers and email addresses are located on the "Contact Us" page or just send us an inquiry at
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