Customer Service & Showroom Associate

Apex Granite Outlet is hiring a Customer Service & Showroom Associate for our growing San Marcos showroom. This is a customer-facing role for someone who enjoys working with people, learning a real product line, and being part of a fast-moving team that supports homeowners, contractors, and designers on their kitchen and bath projects. You'll spend most of your time on the showroom floor and at the design desk — greeting customers, helping them through cabinet, countertop, and finish selections, building quotes, and following up on active projects. You'll also support general showroom and warehouse operations as needed, which includes physical work and being on your feet throughout the shift. We promote from within. Several of our current sales staff and managers started right here. What You'll Do Customer Service & Sales (primary focus) Greet walk-in customers, contractors, designers, and pickup orders Help clients select cabinet styles, colors, countertops, and matching materials Build kitchen layouts and design plans using our design software (training provided) Prepare quotes and invoices in QuickBooks Follow up on open quotes and active projects to keep deals moving Develop relationships with trade clients (designers, contractors, remodelers) Stay current on our cabinet lines, door styles, color options, and pricing Showroom & Operations Support Help maintain showroom displays and product samples Support the warehouse and front desk team during pickups and busy periods Assist with general showroom organization and merchandising Other showroom and operations tasks as assigned What We're Looking For Required: Strong customer service skills and a professional, friendly attitude Comfortable using a computer for quotes, invoicing, and product lookups Reliable, punctual, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment Able to handle the physical demands of the role (see Physical Requirements below) Basic computer software knowledge. Authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred: Previous customer service, retail, sales, or building materials experience Experience with QuickBooks or similar invoicing software Familiarity with kitchen/cabinet design software (2020 Design, KCD, CabBuilder, or similar) — or willingness to learn (we'll train) Eye for color and material coordination Physical Requirements This role involves both showroom and warehouse work. Candidates must be able to: Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout an 8-hour shift Lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally Move stock and samples around the showroom and warehouse as needed Operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and (after training) Why Join Apex Granite Outlet Stable, fast-growing company with 6 California locations (Carson, San Marcos, Bakersfield, Fresno, Clovis) Real career advancement — we promote from within Paid training on our cabinet lines, design software, and POS system Commission and bonus opportunities Direct factory supply chain = better pricing and product depth Employee discount on Apex products Team-oriented, supportive culture About Us Apex Granite Outlet is a growing California kitchen and bath supplier with showroom and warehouse locations in Carson, San Marcos, Bakersfield, Fresno, and Clovis. We supply cabinets, countertops, sinks, tile, flooring, and bath products to homeowners, contractors, designers, and remodeling pros across Southern, Central, and Coastal California. With our own factory supply chain, we offer pricing and product depth most local retailers can't match. Learn more at www.ApexGraniteOutlet.com Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour Benefits Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Professional development assistance Referral program Work Location: In person