Summary:

Works with the Sales Representatives to identify customers for Finished Product and Drapery Hardware. Teach/assist in measuring for drapery and hardware. Give guidance on Hardware motorization and installation. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Represents and manages Fabricut, Stroheim, Vervain, S. Harris and Trend in a professional manner and appearance. 
• Develop and maintain good relationships with current and potential customers. 
• Advises customer as to kind and quantity of fabric needed for Window Treatments and appropriate hardware for specific uses. 
• Discusses features and qualities of fabric such as weave, texture, color and usage. 
• Teach customers how to navigate the Fabricut websites for Finished Product and Hardware. 
• Assist/teach customers how to accurately measure window treatments and hardware. 
• Writes up Quotes for window treatments and hardware. 
• Respond to customer’s questions and problems on a timely basis and offer a solution as quickly as possible, mediating and resolving challenges fairly. 
• Interfaces with other departments to provide good service. 
• Displays good safety and housekeeping practices. 
• Uses material and equipment effectively. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Job duties are subject to change as directed by management. 

All essential job functions. 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• 3-5 years’ experience with Window Treatments required 
• Workroom knowledge beneficial 
• Ability to learn product lines. 
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• Superb interpersonal skills. 
• Must be able to work effectively with others. 
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. 
• Must be able to travel overnight for most sales territories. 
• Excellent driving record. 
• Ability to follow geographical directions. 

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

In terms of an 8-hour workday, this position requires:

• 3 hours sitting
• 3 hours standing
• 2 hours walking

Activity: This following shows the actual time spent on each activity for this position.

• Bending/Twisting – Up to 2 hours
• Reaching – Up to 2 hours 
• Lifting – Up to 2 hours
• Pushing/Pulling - Up to 2 hours
• Speaking – 4 to 6 hours
• Writing – Up to 2 hours
• Typing or CRT Inputting – Up to 2 hours
• Filing – Up to 2 hours
• Climbing – Up to 2 hours
• Reading – 4 to 6 hours
• Driving – 2-4 hours

The following activities are essential in your job function.

• Hearing – 6 to 8 hours
• Seeing – 6 to 8 hours

Lifting is essential in your job function.

• Up to 50 lbs. – Up to 2 hours 

Repetitive foot movement such as operating foot controls.

• Right foot – Driving
• Both Feet - Walking to customers

Your job requires you to use your hands for repetitive action.

• Simple Grasping – Up to 2 hours
• Firm Grasping – Up to 2 hours
• Fine Dexterity – Up to 2 hours

In your job, you may be around the following working conditions. 

• Being around moving machinery - Up to 2 hours
• Exposure to changes in temperatures and humidity - 2-4 hours
• Driving automotive equipment - 2-4 hours

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.