The Shipshewana Furniture Company seeks a professional person to join their sales team. This person must be self-motivated, a team player, have an attention to detail, and enjoy assisting customers daily and building long-term relationships. A warm and welcoming personality is expected! The job will include selling locally crafted, Amish-made, wood and upholstered furniture, providing excellent customer care, and other responsibilities as assigned.

The furniture sales associate will work five days a week, including evenings and Saturdays. Experience in sales and customer support is recommended. The pay is $15.00 per hour plus incentives.

Furniture Sales Associate Requirements:

• An appreciation and understanding of colors, patterns, and designs on upholstery.
• Previous retail or other sales experience is preferred but optional. Willing to learn and can adapt.
• Attentive to detail, curious, confident, empathic, a good listener, and self-motivated.
• Ability to assist customers with selecting and purchasing furniture, including wood, stains, fabric, etc.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Ability and a desire to learn and retain product knowledge. (90-day goal)
• Excellent customer and communication skills that put people at ease.
• Competence with computer systems and software.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

The Shipshewana Furniture Company is a family-owned and operated business. We offer a wholesome environment, flexible scheduling, insurance, a 401k, paid time off, discounts at all Blue Gate Hospitality properties, and opportunities to advance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Furniture sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Shipshewana, IN 46565 (Required)

Work Location: In person