Area Sales Associate

Tempur Sealy; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 paid days off per year

Medical, dental & wellness programs

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee purchase discounts

Job summary

Tempur Sealy in Marietta, GA is seeking a Tempur-Pedic Area Sales Associate to deliver exceptional customer service while promoting Tempur-Pedic products. You will also serve as a manager when the Store Manager is unavailable, including opening/closing the store and handling management duties.

Travel between nearby stores, lead sales conversations, maintain Tempur Sealy's brand, and support merchandising and program implementation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years retail experience (or equivalent) with luxury or custom products.
• Strong sales skills in a consultative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, and train others in a store setting.
• Flexibility in work schedule reflecting store hours.
• Fluency with current retail software / computer systems.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift items as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and maintaining responsibility for the overall performance of the store.
• Travel to stores within a close geographic area to support team leadership and drive store performance.
• Provide leadership in all areas of the sales process, including customer service and maintaining Tempur Sealy's brand.
• Continue to perform all Retail Sales Associate responsibilities at a high level.
• Assist the Store Manager in identifying deficiencies and solving problems in the store and with the sales team.
• Assist the store manager with merchandising and program implementation.
• Resolve issues within the sales team and escalate larger problems to the Store Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong sales skills

Leadership

Customer service orientation

Retail software proficiency

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Store operations software

Job description

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation.

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry‑leading innovation, we deliver award‑winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur‑Pedic, Sealy and Stearns & Foster. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night's sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

The Tempur‑Pedic Area Sales Associate's primary responsibility is to provide excellence in customer service while selling and marketing Tempur‑Pedic products. In addition, this individual will serve as a member of management when the Store Manager is not available. This could include opening and/or closing the store as well as covering the management duties.

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.

Pay Range

Estimated total annual compensation, including base pay and incentives, is $40,000 - $60,000.

What You'll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

• Assist in managing and maintaining responsibility for the overall performance of the store.
• Travel to stores that operate within close geographic proximity. This role will travel between stores within the assigned area, providing support in key team lead responsibilities and helping drive overall store performance.
• 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 maintaining Tempur Sealy's brand.
• Continue to perform all 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.

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

• 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 lift items with or without assistance.

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.