About the Role
Pella Windows & Doors is seeking a Showroom Experience Coordinator to serve as the first point of contact for customers visiting or calling their Austin showroom. This role involves creating a welcoming experience, qualifying customer needs, scheduling appointments, supporting sales activities, and assisting homeowners in finding solutions to enhance their homes.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for showroom visitors and incoming customer calls.
- Welcome customers and create a positive, professional showroom experience.
- Understand customer needs and qualify opportunities by asking thoughtful questions.
- Schedule appointments for Outside Sales Representatives.
- Enter and maintain accurate customer information in CRM and lead management systems.
- Follow up with customer inquiries and showroom leads.
- Set clear expectations regarding the window and door replacement process.
- Assist customers with service-related requests and inquiries.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and inviting showroom environment.
- Assist with product displays, literature, and sample inventory.
- Coordinate resolution of showroom facility needs and maintenance issues.
- Monitor office and showroom supply levels and submit replenishment requests.
- Support special events, home shows, and showroom presentations as needed.
- Provide administrative support to Outside Sales Representatives and management.
- Prepare reports, track leads, appointments, and showroom activity.
- Assist with quoting, customer communications, and order-related inquiries.
- Research and communicate accurate product information.
- Support onboarding and showroom training activities when needed.
- Occasionally process customer deposits and sales transactions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1+ years of customer service, retail, hospitality, administrative support, or related experience preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional phone, email, and customer-service etiquette.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with a strong desire to learn.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to quickly learn CRM systems and internal business software.
- Experience in home improvement, construction, building materials, or related industries is preferred.
- Experience supporting sales teams or managing customer appointments is preferred.
- Knowledge of windows, doors, or construction terminology is helpful but not required.
Skills
- Customer service
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Administrative support
- Inside sales
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- CRM systems
- Lead management
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Communication skills
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ years preferred
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
Benefits
- Stable, established industry leader with a strong reputation
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity for career growth within sales, operations, and customer experience functions
- Meaningful work helping homeowners improve their homes
- Professional training and development opportunities
About the Company
- Pella Corporation is the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners.
- Founded in 1925, Pella leads the industry in innovation and design.
- The Pella Family of Brands offers a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels.
- Pella is a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada.
- Pella is recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes, and Glassdoor.
- Recent accolades include America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (Newsweek, 2024), Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa, and Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators (2024) and Most Innovative Manufacturers (2022 and 2023).
- Pella's team cares deeply, learns continuously, and achieves results.
- The company encourages creative thinking and seeks diverse perspectives.
- Pella empowers employees with individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences, and opportunities for career advancement.
