Art of the South, the leader in retail sales of Thomas Kinkade art,
is a nationally known company, who sells Thomas Kinkade art and the
art of other nationally known artists. We recognize that:
The Sales Professional is a vital member of the overall company. The
company understands that nothing happens until a painting is sold.
This Sales Professional reports to the Gallery Director/Manager. The
primary responsibility of this position is to provide a Gallery
environment that allows the customer to experience the art in an
atmosphere that is fun and involves all the senses. To
accomplish this, the Sales Professional is responsible for the
comprehensive sales experience for prospects and customers including
the service relationship after the sale. The primary goal is to
provide customer satisfaction and maximize sales.
Responsibilities
Sales Representative Responsibilities:
Prospect for customers utilizing various prospecting methods;
Set appointments utilizing prospecting as well as fielding ad
calls;
Answer prospect inquiries;
Greet prospects as they visit the gallery;
Effectively demonstrate benefits of placing art in the homes of
our customers;
Find the customer's real needs;
Effectively close the sale converting prospects to customers;
Take deposits from customers;
Explain financing programs to customers;
Schedule set-up and delivery of framed art in our customer's
homes from time to time;
Follow-up with customers and provide outstanding customer
service
Assist Manager in merchandizing the Gallery including changing
décor, and cleaning the gallery;
Participate in sales meetings and other company events;
Assist other Sales Professionals as needed. We want team
players;
Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by manager.
Benefits:
Sales Representative Benefits:
Stability
Established
Commission sales as well as an hourly guarantee
Guarantee is not a draw and is not repaid
Bonus in addition to commissions on sales
Full training program
No art or sales experience necessary
401K (Employees may contribute a certain percentage of their
salary)
Insurance benefits
Most of all a FUN and relaxed atmosphere in which to work.
Sales Representative Qualifications:
Strong verbal communication skills;
Ability to excel and contribute to a team environment;
Possession of good phone skills;
Possession of strong customer relations skills;
Must be reliable and dependable;
Strong organizational and time management skills;
Professional demeanor and appearance;
General understanding of the retail environment;
Prior experience in retail is NOT a requirement;
Must be honest and ethical;
Most important, must possess basic sales personality (a people
person)
