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Sales Project Manager and Admin. Assistant

Aurora, IL

Full time position available in Aurora, IL — $18-$20 / hour plus Generous Commissions

Job Description:

The Sales Project Manager is the first point of contact in our showrooms and throughout the sales process, to provide the client with product knowledge and guidance to select the best fireplace and patio products their home needs. We are looking to hire a motivated individual; in this role, the more you apply yourself, the more you will earn. This position offers salary plus commission-based pay, provides great benefits including medical, dental life insurance, 401(k) plan (matched by Southwest Fireplace), paid vacation time.

Other perks of this role:

No Sundays! No cold-calling for sales
Vendor and on-the-job training supplied
Fun and challenging work environment
Company events
Qualifications or Experience we are looking for:

A Positive “Can Do” Attitude
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Office experience
Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, friendly and outgoing persona
The ability and desire to work well in a team environment
Ability to multi task with great attention to detail
Basic computer knowledge i.e. Microsoft Office and Outlook
Proper phone etiquette
Reliable transportation to and from work *** REQUIRED ***
Schedule: ** In-Office (No WFH)***:

Monday – Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM and Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday + one additional day off during March – October
Compensation: Hourly + Commission Opportunity = $50K – 65K with sales experience and effort

Medical Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental Insurance – Guardian
Life Insurance – Guardian
401K Retirement Plan – Southwest Fireplace will match up to 3%
Paid Vacation Time
The Ideal Team Member Brings:

 A Positive “Can Do” Attitude
 Good Phone Etiquette
 Friendly, Outgoing, Persona, The Ability And Desire To Work Well In A Team Environment
 Ability to Multi-task with Great Attention to Details
 Customer Service Experience is helpful
 Good Communication Skills
 Intermediate Computer Knowledge – Power Point, Excel, Outlook
 Ability To Type > 35wpm
Company Description: Fireplaces/Patio Products

Southwest Fireplace and its three store team is the premiere Chicago area fireplace dealer. We sell, service, install, and repair fireplaces, patio furniture, BBQ’s and central vacuums. We proudly service homeowners, builders, and remodel professionals throughout the area. We carry the best brands and provide them to our clients as the best value in the marketplace.

Many of our team members have been with us for more than 10 years. This is a place you can put down roots and build a long term career. Our company’s success is built on the skills, drive, and attitudes of our team members. If you have the drive and desire to succeed, this is a career with high earning potential and full benefits. We are currently in need of a full-time team member for our Aurora location.

All applicants will be subject to a criminal background check and chemical substance use testing as we are committed to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team members.
Please resume to Warmup@swfireplace.com or apply online

No phone calls please

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