Retail Associate

Description Culligan International Company has been manufacturing and distributing water treatment products and bottled water for household and commercial use, worldwide, since 1936. The company has cultivated a reputation based on service, quality and water expertise over its 70+ years of industry leadership. Its solutions have been awarded the Good Housekeeping Seal®, highlighted as a Consumers Digest® ''Best Buy'', and featured on the ''Designing Spaces®'' national television show. The franchised “Culligan Man” noted in advertising is known in more than 80 countries. Culligan is dramatically expanding and aggressively growing our business. We offer the broadest product line, more than 200 patents and a global presence. From manufacturing the finest products to delivering expert service to home or office, we’re involved in every phase of water treatment. If you are a stand-out individual, a cut above the norm, and are ready to take it to the next level, this is the company for you.
We are currently seeking part-time Retail Associates to represent the Company as marketing agents of Culligan products and services within major national retail stores. The Retail Associate will be the first point of contact with potential customers, providing information on water treatment products and services, and coordinating the appointment process with the In-Home Sales Representatives.

Essential Job Duties Include:

.Soliciting potential customers within the retail store to create interest in a free Culligan in-home water analysis
.Providing information to retail store customers on the benefits of Culligan products and services
.Processing lead sheets and all other appropriate paperwork as required
.Communicating with Sales Representative and/or Sales Manager daily regarding leads generated
.Interacting with retail store employees to foster good rapport and confidence in the Culligan products and services; facilitating store employee “lunch & learns”
.Maintaining table/booth/display with information regarding Culligan products and services
.Observing all Culligan and retail store partner safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties
.Attending all training programs and weekly sales meetings at the Culligan branch
.Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education Requirements:

.High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

.Some sales experience a plus
.Experience in a trade such as plumbing or carpentry highly desirable

Special Knowledge/Skills and/or Abilities:

.Ability to express/exchange ideas and otherwise communicate with customers and peers
.Ability to enthusiastically promote and educate customers on Culligan products and services
.Demonstrated selling skills
.Strong interpersonal and organization skills
.Ability to read and interpret training
.Good analytical and quantitative skills
.Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages and decimals
.Ability to work independently
.Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays
.Proficient with computers, calculators, copy machines, facsimile machines and other general office equipment
.Bilingual (Polish or Spanish) a plus

Required Work Environment/Physical Demands:

.Work in a retail store setting with regular standing (for up to 6 hours) and/or walking, stooping, bending and climbing
.Must be able to move, lift or carry objects or materials weighing up to 40 pounds

Culligan invites you to visit our website @ www.culligan.com Culligan is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, females, veterans and those with disabilities to apply.