Sales Associate, Full-Time

The Dufresne Group•Guelph, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dufresne Group is the largest licensee of Ashley in Canada, with locations from B.C. to Ontario. Our teams are committed to supporting our guests in finding the perfect home furnishings to help make their space a home. Ashley Canada is currently seeking a Full Time Sales Associate for our Guelph store located at 389 Woodlawn Rd. This position is being posted to fill an immediate staffing need within the department. We are actively seeking qualified candidates who can step into the role and contribute to the team as soon as possible. As a Sales Team Member with us you will be the face of the Ashley brand for our guests, helping them to find the perfect pieces to make their space a home. You will be backed by the support and coaching of your Store Leaders and Sales Managers who create a fun and collaborative sales environment.

Requirements

High school diploma
Proven selling skills, including demonstrating a strong sales approach
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Well-organized, ability to follow through tasks to completion
Experience with MS Office products and ability to learn in-house computer programs and technology.
Must be available to work long hours standing, including days, evenings, and weekends
Must be able to lift and move products up to 30 pounds without a lifting device

Nice To Haves

2+ years sales experience in retail, commissioned sales, marketing, or related areas is preferred
Able to create, design and coordinate attractive room settings is desirable

Responsibilities

Provide product knowledge, features and benefits to help inform our guests’ purchase decisions
Meet or exceed sales and productivity goals.
Ensure stock availability when making a sale.
Enter sales orders accurately and take payments
Manage open orders and delivery timelines.
Develop and maintain a prospect system including outbound calls, leads generated from eCommerce chats, web, telesales, appointments and walk-in traffic
Maintain knowledge of competitor pricing, programs, products, and service.
Constantly improve your product knowledge and sales skills by actively engaging in Professional Development programs, Manager coaching and online learning.