Sales Associate

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt, full time Monday 8:00am- 5pm, Tuesday-Friday 9:00am- 6:00pm. In person

Position Summary:

Responsible for maintaining and establishing relationships with customers. Providing timely and accurate response to customers' requests for quotes and proposals. Following sales from origin to completion.

Position Responsibilities:

Identify and pursue potential new customers while building and retaining existing customer relationships. Monitor bid solicitation websites for quoting opportunities and provide timely bids for these opportunities. Prepare and deliver quotes and orders to customers in a timely manner. Including all associated paperwork involved with quotations, ordering and delivery. Must be comfortable speaking on the phone or in person to customers, vendors and manufacturers. Organize, schedule, and perform sales demonstrations at PUI, schools, theatres, churches, etc. Research and learn new products for presentation to customers. Track and record customer relationships. Traveling and staying out of town (e.g. visiting customers for sales calls, tradeshows, etc.) may be required, potentially for up to a week at a time. Maintain a professional and positive attitude in a fast paced and high pressure environment. Assist other departments with quote preparation and project pricing. Aid in promoting and selling PUI's signature products. Maintain a good relationship with vendors and suppliers. Keep vendors drive current and organized.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Experience with Quick Books is a plus. Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office. Minimum 5-years experience working in Technical Theatre Production. Previous sales experience is preferred. However, a many year TD with an interest in transitioning into something different should apply. Maintain polite, courteous, tactful communication with the public, vendors and company staff. Exhibit integrity, accountability and a willingness to have fun. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with few mistakes. Work equally well as an individual contributor or team member. Must maintain confidentiality at all times.

Additional Information:

Full-time non-exempt position; pay range starting at $25.00- $35.00 per hour depending on experience, education, and training. Medical, dental, vision, life, employee assistance program and supplemental insurance coverages available. Short Term, Long Term and Life Insurance policy. Eight paid holidays per year. PTO accrual beginning after the first year of employment. Eligible for the company matching 401K plan after one year of employment. Monthly cell phone reimbursement. Employment is contingent on the passing of a pre-employment drug screening. Employees are subject to random drug screenings and for cause screenings thereafter. Valid driver's license required. Applicants are subject to a pre-employment DMV record check.