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Architectural Ceramics

Sales Support

Vienna, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Architectural Ceramics provides you with healthcare including medical, prescription drug, and dental insurance. Your financial well-being will be supported by an equitable compensation program and a ...

Wlu

Art Museum Operations Assistant

Lexington, VA · On-site

$19.50/hr

The Art Museum Operations Assistant supports daily operations, museum programming, external ... Responsible for tracking attendance of external reservations held at the Reeves Museum of Ceramics ...

Architectural Ceramics Incorporated

Sales Support

Vienna, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Architectural Ceramics provides you with healthcare including medical, prescription drug, and dental insurance. Your financial well-being will be supported by an equitable compensation program and a ...

Corning

Administrative Assistant

Christiansburg, VA · On-site

$62K - $86K/yr

Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation * Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions Role Purpose In ...

Corning

Administrative Assistant

Christiansburg, VA

$62K - $86K/yr

Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation * Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions Role Purpose In ...

Corning

Administrative Assistant

Christiansburg, VA · On-site

$62K - $86K/yr

Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation * Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions Role Purpose In ...

Alkegen

Preventive Maintenance Technician

South Hill, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

Complete maintenance checklists and document findings accurately. * Assist with predictive ... Experience in fiberglass, ceramics, composites, or manufacturing environments. * Experience using a ...

Alkegen

Preventive Maintenance Technician

South Hill, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

Complete maintenance checklists and document findings accurately. * Assist with predictive ... Experience in fiberglass, ceramics, composites, or manufacturing environments. * Experience using a ...

maman | mosaic

Baker

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$16.50/hr

... white ceramics, custom designed cups, and plenty of bunnies and greenery. maman is many things in ... Always keep the kitchen sparkling, no one likes working in a messy place! * Assist with re-stocking ...

maman | old town

Baker

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

... white ceramics, custom designed cups, and plenty of bunnies and greenery. maman is many things in ... Always keep the kitchen sparkling, no one likes working in a messy place! * Assist with re-stocking ...

PlantHouse

Store Associate - Part Time

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $18.75/hr

We focus on modern ceramics and unique houseplants. We carry a wide variety of styles for every ... Reporting This role reports to the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager. Pay This position is ...

PlantHouse

Store Associate - Part Time

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $18.75/hr

We focus on modern ceramics and unique houseplants. We carry a wide variety of styles for every ... Reporting This role reports to the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager. Pay This position is ...

PlantHouse

Store Associate - Part Time

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $16.50/hr

We focus on modern ceramics and unique houseplants. We carry a wide variety of styles for every ... Reporting This role reports to the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager. Pay This position is ...

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What is a ceramics assistant?

Ceramics Assistants are support staff who help ceramic artists or in ceramics studios with tasks such as preparing clay, maintaining tools and equipment, glazing, firing kilns, and cleaning workspaces. They may also assist with organizing materials, setting up for classes, and helping with the production of ceramic pieces. Their role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of a ceramics studio and often provides hands-on experience for those interested in pursuing a career in ceramics or pottery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a ceramics assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Ceramics Assistant, you need a basic understanding of ceramic materials and processes, good manual dexterity, and often a high school diploma or relevant coursework in art. Familiarity with studio equipment such as kilns, pottery wheels, and glazing tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure safe studio operations, high-quality work, and smooth collaboration with artists or instructors.

What are some common challenges ceramics assistants face when supporting studio operations?

Ceramics Assistants often juggle multiple responsibilities, such as preparing clay, maintaining studio equipment, and assisting with kiln firings, which can be physically demanding and require strong attention to detail. Managing time efficiently during busy workshop periods or exhibitions can also be challenging, as priorities may shift quickly. Additionally, ensuring safety protocols are followed and keeping the workspace organized are crucial tasks that require vigilance and teamwork. However, overcoming these challenges helps build valuable skills for advancing within the ceramics or broader arts field.

What is the difference between Ceramics Assistant vs Pottery Technician?

AspectCeramics AssistantPottery Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer technical certificationsTechnical training or certification in ceramics or pottery techniques
Work EnvironmentArt studios, workshops, manufacturing facilitiesPottery studios, manufacturing plants, educational institutions
Employer & Industry UsageArt studios, ceramic manufacturing companiesPottery studios, ceramic production facilities
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles assisting in ceramics production or art projectsTechnical roles focused on pottery production and process management

The Ceramics Assistant typically supports ceramic artists or manufacturing processes, focusing on preparation and basic tasks. The Pottery Technician often has more technical training, handling detailed production, quality control, and process optimization. While both roles work in ceramics environments, the Pottery Technician usually requires specialized skills and certifications, making it a more advanced position compared to the Ceramics Assistant.

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Sales Support

Vienna, VA • On-site

Architectural Ceramics
51 - 200 employees
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$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Character - Community - Results that Matter - Innovation
Job Title: Showroom Sales Support Reports to: Regional Sales Manager
Department: Rockville Showroom FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Date: 10/18/2022 Supervisory: N/A
VISION
Create a customer friendly experience for clients as they enter and leave our showrooms by maintaining a positive can-do attitude and facilitating client interaction with our Sales and Design Consultant and Customer Service.
Core Competencies
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills
  • Working knowledge of computer systems (CRM experience helpful)
  • Ability to maintain positive working relationship with customers and co-workers.
  • Proper phone etiquette including how to receive a call, transfer a call, put callers on hold, take a message and end a call.
  • Ability to create and use excel spreadsheets and word documents
  • Types 60 words a minute

Job Duties
  • Be the showroom ambassador while helping to sell tile
  • Greet clients when they enter and leave the showroom with a warm welcome and sincerely thank them for visiting ACI.
  • Smile, engage, greet customers with curiosity and empathy
  • Have clients sign-in (obtain as much information as possible including customer name, address, contractors, etc.)
  • Enter client information and log traffic in SFDC
  • Distributes walk-in customers to Sales & Design Consultants per guidelines
  • Communicates with customers via Email, the phone and in person
  • Write quotes and check stock for Sales Design Consultants (All clients should receive a quote within 24 hours for material selection)
  • Check voice mail timely, within company standards
  • Schedule appointments for Sales & Design Consultants
  • Type and process sample check-outs via Salesforce
  • Hand out marketing material
  • Ensure everyone is helped - happy - and provided for
  • Maintain showroom appear by ensuring tile samples are put away
  • Keep reception area clean
  • Responsible for Opening/Closing showroom according to Checklist
  • Order showroom supplies (Backup)
  • Conduct price checks and stock inventory checks
  • Place follows up and receive sample orders
  • Responsible for UPS/FedEx/Currier Services as needed
  • Send out control samples to vendors
  • Help to process orders when needed
  • Send special items to customers or vendors (flowers, cookies, etc.) as needed
  • Schedules Courier service when applicable for designers.

Master the 6 Deliverables:
  1. Sales RX Follow through (See implementation for more detail)
  • Greeting properly (via phone, get them to make appointment, directions)
  • Good Morning, Evening, Afternoon
  • Building rapport
  • Get information - quote, related party
  • Next Appointment or Close
  1. Daily Huddle - Rotation Schedule
  2. Activities Completed by End of Day - Tag the sales staff to make sure these non-completed work gets done, Next action, quote, related parties.
  3. Open Tasks on their Home page
  4. Response Time
  5. Follow ups within 48 hours
  6. Customer greeted within 15 seconds
  7. Emails/VM within 2-4 hours
  8. Pending meetings individually - weekly

Reports Generated by Department and Frequency of use
  • Daily report to Manager
  • Daily Sales and Sign-In reports

Key Performance Indicators
  • Maintains positive/inviting attitude with customers
  • All customers signed in and information recorded accurately
  • Walk-ins distributed as per guidelines
  • Develops rapport with major accounts
  • Sign-In Reports completed accurately and daily
  • Phones answered in a timely manner
  • Proper Phone etiquette followed
  • % of customer that are helped
  • Number of positive online social media reviews
  • Organized Front Desk

EXPECTED NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK: 45
Requirements
Do you have:
  • Great merchandising, customer service and presentation skills
  • The ability to quickly connect with people and build relationships
  • Can you type 50 wpm
  • Solid CRM Software Experience (preferably Salesforce)
  • Resourcefulness in satisfying customer needs
  • Unbridled energy and determination?
  • A "Let's get it done" attitude?

Experience in a retail sales environment, with working knowledge of retail practices and procedures, is a plus. Solid computer, systems, and math skills are required.
Benefits
We believe every employee should be properly rewarded for a job well done. Architectural Ceramics provides you with healthcare including medical, prescription drug, and dental insurance. Your financial well-being will be supported by an equitable compensation program and a retirement investment plan. We offer a challenging & rewarding professional work environment, balanced by a time of that includes paid holidays.
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Any offer for employment is conditioned upon the results of pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background check.

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