Retail Sales

Skandinavia Contemporary Interiors•Austin, TX

21d•$45,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Skandinavia Contemporary Interiors is an Austin tradition since 1971. Skandinavia sells high-quality furniture, accessories, and artwork from around the world. If you’ve got a keen eye for design and always have your finger on the pulse of industry trends, then we want to hear from you. Skandinavia Contemporary Interiors is searching for full-time home furnishing sales/interior designers who are outgoing, enthusiastic and have a passion for design and quality - helping our customers create the perfect feel and atmosphere in their homes while maintaining high customer service standards.

Requirements

Energy, enthusiasm, and patience backed by an entrepreneurial spirit.
Must have excellent listening skills and the ability to work independently and as a team.
Flexibility to work a retail schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Bachelor's degree preferred; HS Diploma required.
Minimum 2 years of proven retail sales/customer service –furniture experience preferred.
High-end apparel and luxury retail sales experience considered.
Exceptional sales and customer service skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications.
Bilingual a plus.
Be able to lift 25 pounds.
Ability to work well in a team concept and on your own.
Optimistic, outgoing and an energetic personality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum 2 years of proven retail sales/customer service –furniture experience preferred.
High-end apparel and luxury retail sales experience considered.
Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Take a consultative selling approach to building customer relationships as you help prospective buyer's select home furnishing pieces that best suit their needs.
Meet and exceed your monthly sales goals.
Build your business by prospecting with new and existing customers.
Develop and maintain expert product knowledge on all of our merchandise.
Demonstrate design skills, professional communication, and follow-up skills.
Maintain the appearance of the store at all times.
Attend and participate in weekly store meetings and individual meetings.
Develop expert knowledge of our procedures and computer systems.
Collaborate on posts for social media.