Sales Associate

Tempur Sealy International • Albany, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tempur Sealy is a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products, including iconic brands like Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy®, and Stearns & Foster®. With over a century of expertise, the company is dedicated to improving sleep worldwide through innovation. The Tempur-Pedic Sales Associate's primary role is to deliver excellent customer service while actively selling and marketing Tempur-Pedic products. Additionally, this individual will assume management responsibilities, such as opening and/or closing the store and covering managerial duties, when the Store Manager is unavailable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years’ retail experience (or 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.
• Skilled at current best practice retail methods, procedures, and standards
• Demonstrated collaborator able to both lead and follow.
• Flexibility in work schedule reflecting the needs and patterns of store hours.
• Fluency with current retail software / computer systems
• Must be able to stand for lengthy periods of time and occasionally lifting items with or without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and maintaining responsibility for the overall performance of the store.
• Provide leadership in all areas of the sales process, including customer service and care, maintaining a professional appearance, adhering to company policies and procedures, and in maintaining Tempur Sealy’s brand.
• Continue to perform all the 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.
• Solve problems within the sales team and direct larger issues to the Store Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off: You will receive 27 paid days off on an annual basis. During the first year of employment, your paid time off will be pro-rated based on date of hire unless otherwise dictated by state or local law. Your paid time off will consist of: 80 holiday hours (this is a combination of fixed dates and floating holidays) 80 vacation hours (10 vacation days) 56 sick leave hours (7 sick days)
• Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
• Disability and Life Company Paid
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Options
• Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees