Sales Associate, Full Time

The Dufresne Group; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Penticton is seeking a Full Time Sales Associate to provide product knowledge and meet sales goals. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of retail sales experience and excellent communication skills. This role offers a comprehensive benefits plan and extensive training programs in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Unlimited earning potential

Comprehensive benefits plan

Educational assistance program

Excellent employee discounts

World-class training programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years sales experience in retail or commissioned sales preferred.
• Proven selling skills with a strong sales approach.
• Experience creating attractive room settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide product knowledge to inform guests’ purchase decisions.
• Meet or exceed sales and productivity goals.
• Manage open orders and delivery timelines.

Skills

Sales experience

Excellent verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Dufresne Group is the largest licensee of Ashley in Canada, with locations from B.C. to Ontario. Our teams are committed to supporting our guests in finding the perfect home furnishings to help make their space a home. If you are guest-centric, goal-oriented and want to Make Life Better for our guests and our communities, then we want you on the Ashley Canada team.

Ashley Canada is currently seeking a Full Time Sales Associate for our Penticton store located at 3039 Skaha Lake Rd. As a Sales Team Member with us you will be the face of the Ashley brand for our guests, helping them to find the perfect pieces to make their space a home. You will be backed by the support and coaching of your Store Leaders and Sales Managers who create a fun and collaborative sales environment.

Ashley is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• The greater of provincial minimum wage ($17.85 per hour) for hours worked or commissions earned on your written sales, giving you unlimited earning potential directly tied to your performance
• A clear progression path for your development, with the ability to move up and earn higher commissions when you reach specified sales targets
• Comprehensive benefits plan, educational assistance program and excellent employee discounts
• A fun and collaborative working environment
• World class training programs for sales team members and leaders
• The opportunity to work with a purpose-driven organization that is consistently ranked as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

As a Sales Associate, You Will:

• Provide product knowledge, features and benefits to help inform our guests’ purchase decisions
• Meet or exceed sales and productivity goals
• Ensure stock availability when making a sale
• Enter sales orders accurately and take payments
• Manage open orders and delivery timelines
• Develop and maintain a prospect system including outbound calls, leads generated from eCommerce chats, web, telesales, appointments and walk-in traffic
• Maintain knowledge of competitor pricing, programs, products, and service
• Constantly improve your product knowledge and sales skills by actively engaging in Professional Development programs, Manager coaching and online learning

As a Successful Candidate You Will Have The Following:

• High school diploma
• 2+ years sales experience in retail, commissioned sales, marketing, or related areas is preferred
• Proven selling skills, including demonstrating a strong sales approach
• Able to create, design and coordinate attractive room settings is desirable
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized, ability to follow through tasks to completion
• Experience with MS Office products and ability to learn in-house computer programs and technology
• Must be available to work long hours standing, including days, evenings, and weekends
• Must be able to lift and move products up to 30 pounds without a lifting device