Sales Associate

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses•Valley Stream, NY

1d•$65,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At Raymour & Flanigan, the company emphasizes taking care of its people so they can take care of customers, and says it supports team members through compensation, development, and other support. In the Sales Consultant role, you help customers find furniture for their homes through consultative selling, customer engagement, and needs assessment, creating a personalized buying experience that supports customer satisfaction and sales conversion. You build business by developing relationships with new and existing customers and contributing to client prospecting, lead generation, and ongoing relationship management. You identify suitable opportunities to upsell and cross-sell while enhancing the customer experience. Success requires building trust, providing strong service, and consistently meeting goals in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The company describes itself as an inclusive workplace where associates succeed based on merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and performance. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Passion for customer service and creating a great customer experience.
Strong listening skills and a consultative approach.
Experience connecting with customers through retail, hospitality, service, sales, or another people-focused role.
Confidence guiding customer decisions, closing sales, navigating conversations, and respectfully overcoming objections.
Interest or experience in building relationships that drive repeat business.
Comfort working toward sales quotas, KPIs, or other performance metrics.
Flexibility to work a retail schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Comfort with technology and learning new tools.
Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Sales experience; it is not required.
Experience in hospitality, restaurants, retail, customer service, teaching, or other people-focused roles.

Responsibilities

Help customers find furniture suited to their homes through consultative selling, customer engagement, and needs assessment.
Create personalized buying experiences that promote customer satisfaction and sales conversion.
Build relationships with new and existing customers.
Contribute to client prospecting, lead generation, and ongoing relationship management.
Identify appropriate upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
Build trust, deliver strong customer service, and work toward goals in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.