Sales Associate - Commercial Flooring

Storr Office Environments

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    In this position, you will support the flooring sales team with customer interactions, estimating assistance, project coordination, and day-to-day sales activities while developing the technical and relationship-building skills needed to transition into an Account Manager role. This role provides hands-on exposure to commercial flooring projects, estimating software, customer solutions, and workplace project execution.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRaleigh, NC

    Description

    Position Summary

    Storr is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Flooring team as a Flooring Sales Associate. This role is designed for someone interested in building a long-term career in commercial flooring sales, estimating, and project management.

    In this position, you will support the flooring sales team with customer interactions, estimating assistance, project coordination, and day-to-day sales activities while developing the technical and relationship-building skills needed to transition into an Account Manager role. The ideal candidate enjoys a fast-paced environment, problem-solving, client interaction, and learning the commercial interiors industry from the ground up.

    This role provides hands-on exposure to commercial flooring projects, estimating software, customer solutions, and workplace project execution.


    Key Responsibilities

    Sales & Client Support

    • Assist the Flooring Sales team with daily customer and project activities
    • Meet with prospective and existing customers to understand project needs and recommend solutions
    • Prepare quotes and proposals for smaller project opportunities while supporting larger opportunities alongside senior team members
    • Maintain customer communication throughout the sales and project process
    • Track sales activity and project updates within the CRM system

    Estimating & Project Coordination

    • Support the estimating team by learning material takeoffs and flooring calculations
    • Assist in preparing estimates for flooring materials and project requirements
    • Learn and provide backup support for the primary estimator
    • Coordinate project details with customers, vendors, and internal teams
    • Visit active job sites periodically to monitor progress and support project execution
    • Address project challenges proactively and help resolve issues quickly and professionally

    Product & Technical Development

    • Research flooring products, finishes, and vendor solutions
    • Assist with presentations, mock-ups, bid responses, and proposal preparation
    • Gather vendor information and coordinate pricing/details as needed
    • Complete assigned training and develop consultative selling skills
    • Build knowledge of Storr's products, services, systems, and operational processes
    • Work toward transitioning into an Account Manager role within approximately 18 months

    Qualifications & Skills

    • Experience or interest in commercial flooring, interiors, construction, estimating, or project coordination preferred
    • Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings
    • Experience with Hedberg software preferred but not required
    • Ability to learn estimating platforms such as Callidus
    • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
    • Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
    • Strong communication and presentation skills
    • Ability to discuss pricing, budgets, margins, and contracts professionally
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    • Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
    • Enjoys working directly with clients and building relationships

    Benefits

    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) with Company Match Potential
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Maternity & Paternity Leave
    • Flexible Work Schedule
    • Casual Dress Environment
    • Work / Life Balance
    • Career Growth Opportunities within Storr


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