Sales Associate

Tempur Sealy International • Short Hills, NJ

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About The Position

The Tempur-Pedic Sales Associate provides excellent customer service while selling and marketing Tempur-Pedic products. The role also serves as a member of store management when the Store Manager is unavailable, which may include opening or closing the store and covering management duties. The Sales Associate assists with the store’s overall performance and continues to perform Retail Sales Associate responsibilities at an exceptional level.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of retail experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with high-end luxury and/or custom products.
• Strong sales skills in a consultative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, direct, and train others in a store setting.
• Knowledge of current best-practice retail methods, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to collaborate and both lead and follow.
• Flexibility in work schedule to reflect store hours and patterns.
• Fluency with current retail software and computer systems.
• Ability to stand for lengthy periods and occasionally lift items, with or without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and maintaining responsibility for the overall performance of the store.
• Provide leadership throughout the sales process, including customer service and care, maintaining a professional appearance, following company policies and procedures, and maintaining Tempur Sealy’s brand.
• Continue to perform all Retail Sales Associate responsibilities at an exceptional level.
• Assist the Store Manager in identifying deficiencies and solving problems in the store and within the sales team.
• Assist the Store Manager with merchandising, implementing company programs, and other needs.
• Resolve problems within the sales team and direct larger issues to the Store Manager.
• Serve as a member of management when the Store Manager is unavailable, including potentially opening or closing the store and covering management duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 27 paid days off annually, consisting of 80 holiday hours, 80 vacation hours, and 56 sick leave hours; first-year paid time off is prorated based on hire date unless otherwise dictated by state or local law.
• Medical, dental, and other wellness programs.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan options.
• Employee purchase discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED