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Sales Project Manager and Admin. Assistant

Aurora, IL

Join our team and help bring warmth, safety, and comfort to our customers’ homes!
Southwest Fireplace is seeking a full-time, Sales Project Manager and Admin. Assistant at our Aurora, IL showroom.

Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM & Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday + one additional day off during March – October

Compensation: Hourly + Commission Opportunity = $50K – 65K with sales experience and effort

Benefits Offered:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
  • Guardian Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K Retirement Plan – Southwest Fireplace will match up to 3%

Job Description
The Sales Project Manager is the first point of contact in our showrooms and throughout the sales process, to provide the client with product knowledge and guidance to select the best fireplace and patio products their home needs. We are looking to hire a motivated individual; in this role, the more you apply yourself, the more you will earn. This position offers salary plus commission-based pay, provides great benefits including medical, dental life insurance, 401(k) plan (matched by Southwest Fireplace), paid vacation time. This is in-office. (No WFH)

  • No Sundays! No cold-calling for sales
  • Vendor and on-the-job training supplied
  • Fun and challenging work environment
  • Company events

Qualifications, Skills, and/or Experience:

  • A Positive “Can Do” Attitude
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Office experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, friendly and outgoing persona
  • The ability and desire to work well in a team environment
  • Ability to multi task with great attention to detail
  • Basic computer knowledge i.e. Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Proper phone etiquette
  • Reliable transportation to and from work REQUIRED

Preferred Skills (but not required):

  • Experience with gas fireplace installation or service
  • NFI (National Fireplace Institute) Certification
  • HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing experience

Why Join Us:

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Paid training and certification opportunities
  • Company vehicle provided for service work
  • Supportive team environment with room to grow
  • Full-time schedule, year-round work, and steady customers

To Apply:

Send your resume and/or a summary of your experience to warmup@swfireplace.com or stop by one of our showrooms to apply in person.

Showroom Locations:
9475 W. Laraway Rd. Frankfort, IL
2630 N. Farnsworth Ave. Aurora, IL
11921 S. 80th Ave. Palos Park, IL

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