What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate - Beautiful Showroom Environment - No Experience Required position at Acquire4Hire?
Summary
Forget everything you think you know about sales jobs. At L&M Carpet One Floor and Home, we're looking for the right person, not the right resume.
Our current sales team averages over $80,000 annually, and most had ZERO sales or flooring experience when they started. How is this possible? We hire for personality and values, then provide world-class training that builds both confidence and expertise.
Hear from Ashton, our most recent hire who had no sales or flooring experience: "Working at L&M Carpet One has proved that even a young person who is willing to learn and apply basic principals can make a great living in an exciting and creative industry. I feel confident that my work is genuinely helping enrich the local community and leading my customer to make the best investment for their future. Not only would I say working at L&M has helped me become an effective consultant, but also formed me to be a bigger thinker and more caring person."
Check our customer reviews online - you'll see the culture and environment you'll be joining. Our reviews consistently mention our helpful, non-pushy approach and beautiful showroom atmosphere.
What makes L&M sales different:
SPECIAL INVITATION: We encourage you to stop by our showroom at your convenience to experience our environment and culture firsthand. See our beautiful displays, meet our team, and get a feel for the professional atmosphere you'd be joining. Our reviews mention our welcoming environment - come see why customers and employees love being here.
This isn't just a sales job - it's a career opportunity with a company that invests in people and builds them for long-term success.
Duties
What you'll actually do:
Requirements
What we're looking for in personality and character:
We hire for character over experience - the rest we can teach:
Bonus qualifications:
Complete compensation and career package:
Career development advantages:
Founded in 1969, L&M Carpet One has grown to be one of the largest, privately-owned new construction, commercial and residential floor-covering, ceiling and bathroom remodel companies in central Virginia. Possessing vast experience, award-winning customer service, technical expertise, a membership in the largest floor-covering cooperative in the world, and quality installations, their company continues to year after year.
As a local-family owned business, their mission and passion have, an continue to be, to create an environment that their team can enjoy being a part of, to provide ample opportunity for continued success and to develop a reputation in the community that their team can take pride in.
Forget everything you think you know about sales jobs. At L&M Carpet One Floor and Home, we're looking for the right person, not the right resume.
Our current sales team averages over $80,000 annually, and most had ZERO sales or flooring experience when they started. How is this possible? We hire for personality and values, then provide world-class training that builds both confidence and expertise.
Hear from Ashton, our most recent hire who had no sales or flooring experience: "Working at L&M Carpet One has proved that even a young person who is willing to learn and apply basic principals can make a great living in an exciting and creative industry. I feel confident that my work is genuinely helping enrich the local community and leading my customer to make the best investment for their future. Not only would I say working at L&M has helped me become an effective consultant, but also formed me to be a bigger thinker and more caring person."
Check our customer reviews online - you'll see the culture and environment you'll be joining. Our reviews consistently mention our helpful, non-pushy approach and beautiful showroom atmosphere.
What makes L&M sales different:
- No high-pressure tactics or stereotypical sales approach
- Comprehensive training system designed for success
- Beautiful, award-winning showroom environment
- Cutting-edge technology including iPads and interactive displays
- Supportive, collaborative team atmosphere
- 55 years of business stability and reputation
- Extensive mentoring and coaching from leadership
- Clear advancement opportunities
- 100% health insurance premium paid by company
SPECIAL INVITATION: We encourage you to stop by our showroom at your convenience to experience our environment and culture firsthand. See our beautiful displays, meet our team, and get a feel for the professional atmosphere you'd be joining. Our reviews mention our welcoming environment - come see why customers and employees love being here.
This isn't just a sales job - it's a career opportunity with a company that invests in people and builds them for long-term success.
Duties
What you'll actually do:
- Help customers explore flooring options in our beautiful showroom
- Use cutting-edge technology including iPads and interactive touch screens
- Learn to design solutions using room visualizer technology
- Provide expert consultation on flooring choices for homes and businesses
- Build relationships with customers through honest, helpful service
- Follow our proven sales process that customers love
- Participate in comprehensive training program with ongoing mentoring
- Work with interior designers, contractors, and homeowners
- Maintain showroom appearance and product displays
- Develop expertise in carpet, hardwood, LVP, tile, and specialty products
Requirements
What we're looking for in personality and character:
- Genuine desire to help people make good decisions
- Open to mentoring, coaching, and continuous learning
- Professional appearance and positive attitude
- Strong communication skills and active listening ability
- Reliable and punctual with excellent work ethic
- Comfortable with technology and learning new systems
- Team player who supports colleagues success
- Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
- Valid driver's license required
- Pass background check
We hire for character over experience - the rest we can teach:
- No sales experience required - we prefer to train our way
- No flooring knowledge required - we'll make you an expert
- College degree helpful but not required
- Previous customer service experience valued but not mandatory
Bonus qualifications:
- Any customer service experience
- Interest in interior design or home improvement
- Technology comfort and willingness to learn new systems
- Previous retail or hospitality experience
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Interest in building long-term customer relationships
Complete compensation and career package:
- Base salary plus commission structure designed for success
- Average team earnings over $80,000 annually
- Top performers exceed $100,000 annually
- 100% health insurance premium coverage paid by company
- Multiple health insurance packages available
- Dental insurance available
- Simple IRA retirement plan with company matching
- Paid vacation time
- Paid holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Beautiful work environment in award-winning showroom
- iPad for customer presentations and product information
- Interactive touch screen displays for design work
- Room visualizer technology for customer consultations
- Comprehensive product training and certification programs
- Access to latest flooring industry technology and trends
Career development advantages:
- Family-owned business since 1969 with proven stability
- Outstanding customer reviews reflecting our culture and approach
- Award-winning showroom environment recognized for design excellence
- Extensive mentoring from experienced leadership who love developing young talent
- Clear advancement paths within growing company
- Supportive team environment where everyone succeeds together
- Member of largest floor-covering cooperative providing ongoing training
Founded in 1969, L&M Carpet One has grown to be one of the largest, privately-owned new construction, commercial and residential floor-covering, ceiling and bathroom remodel companies in central Virginia. Possessing vast experience, award-winning customer service, technical expertise, a membership in the largest floor-covering cooperative in the world, and quality installations, their company continues to year after year.
As a local-family owned business, their mission and passion have, an continue to be, to create an environment that their team can enjoy being a part of, to provide ample opportunity for continued success and to develop a reputation in the community that their team can take pride in.
Salary : $45,000 - $100,000
