Sales Professional (JVS Erie)

Levin Furniture & Mattress•Erie, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

John V Schultz Furniture is hiring a Home Furnishings Advisor in Erie, Pennsylvania. The position focuses on building relationships with customers, understanding their needs, recommending solutions for their homes, and helping with interior design and room styling. Advisors are responsible for meeting sales goals while providing excellent customer service. The company describes the role as offering variable income with unlimited earning potential; first-year advisors average $50,000 or more, average annual earnings may reach $90,000 or more, and top performers can earn over $100,000 annually. The company provides paid blended-learning training, a comprehensive benefits package, an employee purchase discount, and opportunities for advancement. The schedule requires flexibility to work retail hours, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED equivalent, or above.
Customer service experience; face-to-face experience preferred.
Flexibility and availability to work retail schedules, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Excellent and effective communication and listening skills.
Willingness to learn and ability to be trained and coached.
Ability to meet the physical demands and requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Retail, hospitality, or service industry experience preferred.
One to three years of retail sales experience, preferably in a commissioned environment.
Experience in sales, upselling, marketing, or interior design, or related education.
Experience and/or proficiency with computerized systems and technologies, including Windows, Microsoft Office, POS systems, and digital/mobile devices.
High-energy, entrepreneurial, team-oriented, people-focused approach.

Responsibilities

Maximize excellent customer service and customer satisfaction.
Meet and/or exceed minimum sales standards and assigned sales goals.
Maintain ongoing customer relationships through continued contact.
Prospect new customers through networking and clienteling efforts.
Complete required initial and ongoing sales training and attend required store meetings.
Adhere to company policies and procedures and perform other duties as required or assigned.
Communicate professionally with internal and external customers, clients, management, and colleagues.
Work independently and/or cooperatively with others as part of a team.