Temporary Showroom Sales Support Staff

COMPANY
Mercana is one of North America’s leading home furnishings wholesalers, with interior designer and retail partners around the globe. As a “design-first” company, we produce unique pieces for the home each season including items such as wall art, furniture, lighting and home decor accessories.

Mercana is looking for 4 individuals to help greet customers, take orders, and work with our in‑house Sales Reps at the Highpoint Market. This will be an hourly paid position of $25.00 per hour. Individuals must be available from April 24 – April 29, 2026.

• Training will be provided:
  Friday, April 24
• Shift Dates:
  Saturday, April 25 – Wednesday, April 29

• Greeter – Main Showroom guest services & showroom runner
• Hospitality

• Greet and engage with trade show attendees in a friendly and professional manner
• Help facilitate customer inquiries and get them the service they need
• Become familiar with Mercana Furniture Décor (about us & high‑level product information), showroom layout, Mercana staff and sales reps
• Capture customer comments and feedback each day and share with sales team/supervisor
• Physical Demands – requires prolonged periods of standing, walking, and movement throughout the Showroom. May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling and be required to lift/move boxes of hospitality products, a variety of merchandise or branding materials.

Guest Services

• Scan showroom attendee badges and learn their motivations for their visit to help customers find the dedicated sales rep to support them through their visit
• Assist customers and respond to inquiries; facilitate customer and sales team introductions

Hospitality

• Help maintain the overall showroom appearance and exhibitor branding & sales materials
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the showroom/kitchen throughout the event – trash removal, dusting/sweeping as required
• Ensure hospitality areas are always fully stocked and organized
• Act as host/hostess, making & serving coffee/popcorn/snacks

Other

• Any additional tasks assigned by the sales team/supervisor
• Capture customer comments and feedback each day and share with sales team/supervisor at end of each shift

• Out-going, enthusiastic, friendly, and motivated personality
• Effective communicator, self-starter, organized, team player
• Promote a professional image (professional casual business attire – no jeans or shorts, no mini skirts, no crop tops; appropriate footwear for being on feet all day)
• Previous Highpoint Market tradeshow experience preferred
• Customer Service/Hosting experience and/or Sales Experience in Wholesale or Retail is helpful
• Interest in Home Furnishings & Décor, Interior Design, style & trends is a plus
• Ability to work independently as well in a team environment
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions – open communication with showroom sales reps

• Hours are not guaranteed and will be based on business needs.
• Lunch and beverages will be provided daily.
• No cell phones allowed on the sales floor.
• Parking is not covered.
• All interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.