Temporary Showroom Sales Support Staff

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COMPANY Mercana is one of North America's leading home furnishings wholesalers, with interior designer and retail partners around the globe. As a "design-first" company, we produce unique pieces for the home each season including items such as wall art, furniture, lighting and home decor accessories.
Mercana is looking for 4 individuals to help greet customers, take orders, and work with our in-house Sales Reps at the Highpoint Market. This will be an hourly paid position of $20.00 /per hour. Individuals must be available from October 23-29, 2025. Training will be provided: Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24 Shift Dates: Saturday, October 25th - Wednesday, October 29th
Roles: 1. Greeter - Main Showroom guest services & showroom runner 2. Hospitality
General Job Requirements • Greet and engage with trade show attendees in a friendly and professional manner • Help facilitate customer inquiries and get them the service they need • Become familiar with Mercana Furniture Décor (about us & high-level product information), showroom layout, Mercana staff and sales reps, • Capture customer comments and feedback each day and share with sales team/supervisor • Physical Demands - requires prolonged periods of standing, walking, and movement throughout the Showroom. May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling and be required to lift/move boxes of hospitality products, a variety of merchandise or branding materials.
Responsibilities Guest Services • Scan showroom attendee badges and learn their motivations for their visit to help customers find the dedicated sales rep to support them through their visit • Assist customers and respond to inquiries; facilitate customer and sales team introductions Hospitality • Help maintain the overall showroom appearance and exhibitor branding & sales materials • Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the showroom/kitchen throughout the event - trash removal, dusting/sweeping as required • Ensure hospitality areas are always fully stocked and organized • Act as host/hostess, making & serving coffee/popcorn/snacks Other • Any additional tasks assigned by the sales team / supervisor • Capture customer comments and feedback each day and share with sales team/supervisor at end of each shift
Requirements / Preferred: • Out-going, enthusiastic, friendly, and motivated personality • Effective communicator, self-starter, organized, team player • Promote a professional image (professional casual business attire - no jeans or shorts, no mini skirts, no crop tops; appropriate footwear for being on feet all day) • Previous Highpoint Market tradeshow experience preferred • Customer Service/Hosting experience and/or Sales Experience in Wholesale or Retail is helpful • Interest in Home Furnishings & Décor, Interior Design, style & trends is a plus • Ability to work independently as well in a team environment • Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions - open communication with showroom sales reps
Please Note: • Hours are not guaranteed and will be based on business needs. • Lunch and beverages will be provided daily • No cell phones allowed on the sales floor • Parking is not covered • All interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams
Location:
High Point, NC, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Sales And Related Occupations