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