What are the responsibilities and job description for the Furniture Sales Associate - Sarasota position at THE FURNITURE WAREHOUSE?
Furniture Sales: Sarasota, FL - Ellenton, FL - Bradenton, FL - Venice, FL - Port Charlotte, FL
The Furniture Warehouse has 6 store locations along Florida's Gulf Coast, and our corporate headquarters is located in Sarasota, FL. Our 20,000 sq. ft. showrooms always offer great pricing, and our advertising can be seen across many avenues, including TV, newspapers, direct mail, and social media. The Furniture Warehouse was recently named Sarasota's Readers Choice Winner by the Community.
We are currently looking for super-motivated, high-energy individuals to apply for our Sales Associate position. If you have hospitality, customer service, or any type of sales experience, we want to talk to you! Come be part of a growing team and increase your earning potential and future advancement. Furniture experience is not required to be exceptional in this position. The Furniture Warehouse promotes top talent from within for future management opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain a working knowledge of the company products and policies
- Stay up to date on advertised sales events and financing promotions
- Greet customers, respond to questions and provide outstanding customer service
- Assist customers in purchasing decisions, in particular room selections and design/style decisions
- Present and explain promotions to customers, special financing plans, delivery procedures, and warranties
- Input sales tickets into the retail software system per company guidelines
- Coordinate delivery between the customer and the distribution/delivery system
- Expedite the resolution of customer concerns to maximize satisfaction
- Ensure an orderly appearance throughout the sales floor by cleaning, straightening, and maintaining merchandise
- Assist in maintaining and safeguarding an accurate inventory
- Meet selling requirements and follow all rules as written in the company floor rules and sales guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Strong computer skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication, verbal and written, listening, and follow-up skills
- Ability to move furniture for product demonstration
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish helpful
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
Compensation
- Ranges from $45,000-$55,000 per year average (top performers earning $70,000 - $80,000 ) through commission, bonuses, and spiffs; guaranteed $120 per day ($15 per hour)
- Our sales associates earn monthly bonuses, plus participate in sales contest throughout the year
- Aggressive commission schedules (unlimited earning potential)
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Paid vacations
- Profit sharing
- Deep furniture discounts
- Paid Floating Holidays
**PLEASE APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have Furniture Sales Experience?
- Do you have Commission Sales Experience?
- Do you have availability to work every weekend?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000