Sales Professional (Ashley Erie)

Levin Furniture & Mattress • Erie, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashley Furniture is hiring Home Furnishings Advisors in Erie, Pennsylvania. This sales role involves building relationships with customers, identifying their needs, recommending solutions for their homes, and helping them with interior design and room styling. Compensation includes variable income with commission and bonuses; the posting states that first-year advisors average more than $50,000, average annual earnings can reach more than $90,000, and top performers can earn more than $100,000.

Requirements

• Be available to work retail schedules, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Customer service experience; face-to-face experience is preferred.
• High-energy, entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and people-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to learn and ability to receive training and coaching.
• Ability to meet the physical demands and requirements of the position.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Retail, hospitality, or service-industry experience.
• 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 or proficiency with computerized systems and technologies, including Windows, Microsoft Office, POS systems, and digital or mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Maximize customer service and customer satisfaction.
• Meet 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.
• Follow company policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers, clients, management, and colleagues.
• Work independently and cooperatively with others as part of a team.

Benefits

• Unlimited earning potential through variable income.
• Commission and bonus structure.
• Paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Employee purchase discount program.
• Growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Recognition, contests, and awards.

What This Job Offers

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