Sales Assistant

COMPANY OVERVIEW & CORE VALUES:

Westwood Sheds is a portable storage building company. We build storage spaces for residential and commercial customers in South Carolina, & Georgia. You can find us online at www.westwoodsheds.com and on Facebook. Our Core Values are:

• Partnership; Work together for the success of each other and our company. “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” -       
   Ecclesiastes 4:9

• Innovation; Meet challenges and opportunities with a “yes” attitude.  “The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground.” - Genesis 2:7

• Excellence; Do our work in the best way possible. ○ “He saw that it was very good.” - Genesis 1:31

• Fun; Enjoy and celebrate life! ○ “A merry heart does good.” - Proverbs 17:22

TITLE: Shed Sales Assistant
WORK: Full-Time Employee
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Driver’s License, eligible to work in the US, and retail sales experience.
SUPERVISOR: Sales Manager
START DATE: Available in Q3 2023
STARTING PAY: Hourly, approx. $16 - $20/hr.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete tasks given by managing sales rep.
• Fill out a daily interaction log.
• Proactively greet all customers visiting the sales location.
• Collect names and numbers of all contacts, virtual or physical.
• Give quotes as requested.
• Understand each individual sales rep. and how they like tasks completed.
• Exemplify Westwood Core Values.

TASKS

• Be present at the sales location during posted hours.
• Keep a clean, warm, friendly and safe sales environment at designated sales locations.
• Communicate professionally, clearly, and timely with all sales leads. Inappropriate and discriminatory language is not acceptable.
• Assess and help fill the storage needs of sales leads.
• Complete accurate quotes as requested by customers.
• Make sales as directed by
• Communicate clearly and courteously as needed with Order Processing, Plant Manager, Sales Manager and co-workers in order to complete accurate orders.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Could be an apprentice to later transition to full time, commission-based Sales Rep.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver’s License, eligible to work in the US, and have a reliable vehicle.
• Basic computer and office environment knowledge and skills.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Learn to navigate Shed Suite
  • Email and messaging
• Professional dress, language and manners.
• Must enjoy teamwork and be prompt.
• Must be willing to commute to various sales locations during the week.

PAY

• Hourly pay w/ overtime (1.5x over 40 hours) will be paid on a weekly basis.
  • Employee starting pay: $16 - $20/hr. (based on experience)
    • Time starts on arrival at the sales office.
  • Review after 90 day introductory period.
• Mileage reimbursement; flat rate, round trip from Greenwood SC
  • • Newberry Office: $15 | Spartanburg Office: $24 | Greenville Office: $16
    • Anderson Office: $15 | Augusta Office: $24 | Athens Office: $30
    • Commerce Office: $32

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Vacation Pay: One work week (5 business days) annually, reimbursed at regular hourly pay rate for 40 hours. Benefit does not roll over if unused. Valid after one year of full-time work at Westwood.
• Holiday Pay: Six days off for special holidays, reimbursed at regular hourly pay rate for 8 hours per day. Holiday Pay is only for days off work (you can’t work and collect holiday pay). Benefit does not roll over if unused. Valid after three months of full-time work at Westwood.
  • Holidays are: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas
• Birthday Pay: A paid day off on your birthday is possible, under a few conditions.
  • Must make breakfast for the entire crew at HQ on your birthday or within one day.
  • Must share a 15 +/- minute talk of a snapshot of who you are.
• Work Comp Policy: A work/comp policy is in place.
• Westwood Vacation: A 3-week vacation with paid time off and a travel stipend can be taken after the 6th year and during the 7th year of work at Westwood. (see Addendum A for details)
• Bonuses: Bonus eligibility based on tenure, production, company profitability, and Core Values score.

EMPLOYEE/PARTNER

Employees tax form will be a W2. Appropriate taxes will be withheld, based on completion of a W4. Westwood will collect and pay federal and state income tax, and social security on behalf of all employees. Payroll tax will also be paid on behalf of employees which will reduce the social security amount paid by the employee. Westwood may extend to qualified individuals the option to be a partner in the company, pending approval as outlined in the Westwood Partnership Agreement. Additional information can be disclosed upon request after the initial 90-day introductory period.

Addendum A
The Westwood Vacation

1. Purpose
   a. To recognize and honor our people who stay with our company for an extended period of time.
   b. To recognize the Biblical principle of the Sabbath and the need to rest.

2. Qualifications
   a. 6 years of full-time employment at Westwood.
   b. To be taken during the 7th year of full-time employment at Westwood.
   c. Vacation schedule must be approved by supervisor, recognizing busy seasons and other scheduled vacations.

3. Vacation Pay
   a. 3 weeks of paid vacation using the Westwood vacation pay calculation method.
   b. A cash bonus equal to 7% of annual income, averaged from the previous 3 calendar years.