Asheville, North carolina
Sales and Design Associate Job Opening in Asheville, North carolina - About Rug & Home
Rug & Home is a leading high-growth home furnishings retailer with three locations across the Carolinas. Our mission is to provide a full-service home furnishings solution in a professionally designed showroom space. We scour the earth to source rugs, furniture, and accessories of the highest quality with an emphasis on value. Our owners are recognized as among the most respected in the industry and continue to invest heavily in growing the business. We strive to foster an environment where our team can grow, develop, and thrive within the company. Rug & Home has been featured in numerous local and national publications , including Southern Living , Entrepreneur?s ?6th Annual Hot 100: America?s Fastest Growing New Businesses,? and was named the 2005 National Rug Retailer of the Year.
Position Overview
Rug & Home is seeking highly self-motivated and driven individuals to achieve sales goals, contribute to overall store success, and ensure an outstanding customer experience. Our Sales and Design Associates are professionals with solid work ethics, outstanding organizational skills, and excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. A demonstrated ability to quickly and easily build rapport with a diverse group of customers is required. We offer a strong commission structure that allows our sales staff the opportunity to earn $35,000 to $65,000 a year. This position is full-time with company paid health insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement plan, and vacation.
Qualifications
Enthusiastic, goal-driven professional
College education preferred, High School or equivalent required
Deep passion for delivering exceptional customer service
Motivated by achieving sales goals through persistence, organization, and follow-up
Ability to connect and establish relationships with a wide variety of customers
Excellent communication, listening and problem solving skills
Ability to work as a team player with sales colleagues
No prior home furnishings experience required
Interest in interior design or fashion is an asset, but not required
Ability to work a more moderate Monday-Saturday 10a-6p, Sunday 1-6pm retail schedule with weekend work and 2 days off during the week
Responsibilities
Our Sales and Design Associates are guides that help our clients to discover their own personal style and match them up with the products that reflect the look they want to achieve in their home.
Warmly greet the customer and assess their needs. Deliver exceptional customer service to every customer.
Provide a thorough explanation of company and products.
Consistently meet target sales goals.
Guide the customer through product selection and provide them with the features, advantages, and benefits of each choice.
Follow-up with customer requests, build customer loyalty, and acquire referrals.
Assist customers in financing and delivery arrangements.
Increase product knowledge through resources such as vendor sales trainings, catalogs, and other company tools.
Maintain sales aids such as catalogs, pricing information, fabric swatches, and hang tags.
Assist buyers in merchandise decisions.
Assist in inventory management.
Benefits
Guaranteed base income
Aggressive commission pay structure with uncapped pay potential
Health Insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Generous vacation package
Recognition programs and upward mobility for high-performing employees
Reward programs
On-the-job training
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
High school or equivalent
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