Industry Opportunities - Indiana Design Center

The Indiana Design Center serves as a hub for the state’s design industry. This page is dedicated to sharing opportunities within the design-build community. To submit a job listing, email a position description in PDF format to [email protected].

Part-Time Guest Relations

The Indiana Design Center is looking for a part-time team member to staff the concierge desk and manage the visitor experience. This person should be a self-starter, engaging, outgoing, relationship-builder with a strong interest in hospitality and home design.

Key Responsibilities

Greet visitors enthusiastically and acquaint them with building offerings.
Understand IDC businesses and get to know staff and owners personally.
Assist with event logistics when IDC hosts functions.
Engage visitors in doing business with Indiana Design Center merchants and designers.
Walk the building twice daily to troubleshoot any cleaning/maintenance issues.
Maintain stock and keep concierge desk orderly.
Manage maintenance requests when necessary.

Desired Skills & Experience

Excellent written and oral communicator
Event planning experience
Service in leadership positions
Knowledge of social media platforms
Experience or education in marketing, event planning or interior design preferred
Ability to lift 35 lbs.

Minimum hours are part-time Saturdays, 10AM – 3PM, with an opportunity for Fridays, 10AM – 3PM as well. Availability to staff special evening or weekend events is also helpful.

Application Process: Email resume and cover letter to Amy Mehall, IDC Marketing Manager: [email protected].

Sales Support Representative

Ferguson is looking to hire motivated Sales Support Representatives who have the desire to build a long-term career with the organization.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Assists in multiple behind-the-scenes sales functions such as answering sales calls for general information, addressing and resolving customer concerns or questions, and helping customers by recommending the best products and solutions to support their needs
Provides hands-on assistance on an as-needed basis such as helping assist customers on the parts counter and providing backup support in the warehouse
Presents job quotes and provides accurate pricing and inventory information to customers
Uses customer relationship management (CRM) system and phone system effectively
Works together with Sales associates to provide outstanding customer service for both existing and prospective customers

What you need to succeed?

0-3 years sales and/or customer service experience preferred
A desire to learn with a drive to succeed
Passion for collaboration and desire to assist customers across the team
Ability to build long-lasting relationships while balancing business and customer needs
Drive to act and respond quickly to customer needs and make decisions in a timely manner
General digital literacy including Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Choose Ferguson?

By applying for a career with Ferguson, you have the opportunity to join our award-winning business that is recognized for the value placed on our associates at every level of the organization. Below are some of what we have to offer you:

Professional and personal growth:

Structured and robust 8-week training program through a series of 1-on-1 and on-the-job training opportunities including hands-on experience in the warehouse and at the counter.
Opportunity to learn and grow – We believe in promoting from within (a testimony to this is the fact that the average tenure of a Ferguson associate is 8.7 years, which is double the national average for U.S. corporate associates!)

Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more! Pay Range: $18.34 – $29.33, estimated range for monthly salaried roles or hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Click here to apply.

posted: 6/16/2023

Advertising Sales Professional

Sophisticated Living Indianapolis is looking for an experienced advertising sales professional to add its sales team. If you’re motivated by working on a commission basis, a six-figure income is very realistic with us.

Please contact editor-in-chief Jeffrey Cohen at 317.565.4555 for more information.

posted: 8/18/2021