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What is a showroom assistant and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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The average showroom assistant salary is $39,356. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an specialized sales and merchandising major. It usually takes 1-2 years of experience to become a showroom assistant. Showroom assistants with a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -8% and produce -286,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreShowroom AssistantUS Average
Salary
3.1

Avg. Salary $39,356

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.0

Growth rate -8%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.73%

Asian 3.81%

Black or African American 9.15%

Hispanic or Latino 16.02%

Unknown 3.87%

White 66.43%

Gender

female 75.00%

male 25.00%

Age - 52
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 52
Stress level
6.0

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
4.4

Complexity level is basic

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.6

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Showroom assistant career paths

Key steps to become a showroom assistant

  1. Explore showroom assistant education requirements

    Most common showroom assistant degrees

    Bachelor's

    61.9 %

    Associate

    25.2 %

    High School Diploma

    7.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific showroom assistant skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service16.20%
    Purchase Orders11.02%
    Trade Shows10.42%
    Line Sheets6.79%
    Front Desk4.28%
  3. Complete relevant showroom assistant training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New showroom assistants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a showroom assistant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real showroom assistant resumes.
  4. Research showroom assistant duties and responsibilities

    • Manage the VIP showroom and schedule appointments for celebrity clientele.
    • Coordinate networking events throughout the company while also managing social media outlets such as Houzz and Facebook.
    • Manage all social media platforms: Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and the company blog.
    • Manage end-to-end request for proposal (RFP) process; from client presentation creation to demonstration via on-site or WebEx.
  5. Prepare your showroom assistant resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your showroom assistant resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a showroom assistant resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  6. Apply for showroom assistant jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a showroom assistant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average showroom assistant salary

The average showroom assistant salary in the United States is $39,356 per year or $19 per hour. Showroom assistant salaries range between $29,000 and $51,000 per year.

Average showroom assistant salary
$39,356 Yearly
$18.92 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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