Home Furnishings Associate

Broad River Retail; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay

Uncapped earnings

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Employee discount (40%)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Broad River Retail is seeking a Home Furnishing Associate at the Myrtle Grove store in Wilmington, NC. You will greet guests, guide them through living space selections, and help them find the right sleep system to fit their lifestyle.

You’ll operate in a fast-paced retail setting with uncapped earning potential, and be part of a team that delivers premier customer experiences. The role offers commission-based income with benefits such as insurance, PTO, and 401(k) matching, along with employee

Qualifications

• Experience in high-customer-expectation environments such as sales or retail.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with teamwork.
• Coachable, self-motivated and eager to learn and grow.
• High-energy, people-focused with strong work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with technology, including tablets.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, learn their motivation, and build lasting relationships.
• Present and discuss furniture options based on discovery and needs.
• Apply sales and upselling techniques to close deals.
• Market new sales, events, and financing options.
• Assist customers with financing, purchasing, delivery, and satisfaction.
• Continuously improve product knowledge and sales skills.

Skills

High-energy

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication

Teamwork

iPad/tablet literacy

Flexible schedule

Tools

POS/checkout system

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: MYRTLE GROVE Store - WILMINGTON, NC 28412Home Furnishing Associate

CULTURE SNAPSHOT

Broad River Retail is an organization of integrity, diversity, and culture working together for the purpose of 'Furnishing Life's Best Memories'. At Broad River, we call all our employees "Memory Makers". We do this because we know everyone who works for our Company has the power to make positive memories not only for our Guests, but also for their families, co-workers, and communities. We take pride in training and developing our teams so that they can provide a premier customer experience to every Guest. Our Memory Makers are the driving force that has led us to being the largest and fastest-growing Ashley licensee in the U.S. and landing us on the Top Places to Work list two years in a row in our industry.

AT A GLANCE

The Home Furnishing Associate reports directly to the General Manager and is part of the Retail Performance team. In this customer-facing retail sales role, you'll go beyond selling furniture—you’ll guide customers through creating personalized living spaces and help them find the perfect sleep system to match their lifestyle. We’re looking for motivated, results-driven sales professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited by the opportunity to have an uncapped earning potential. If you enjoy building relationships, closing sales, and making a real impact on people’s lives and homes, this is the role for you.

DAY IN THE LIFE AS THIS MEMORY MAKER

• Greeting guests upon their arrival in our retail showroom, learning their motivation for their visit, and developing a lasting customer relationship.
• Presenting and discussing various home furnishing product options based upon your discovery of your prospective clients, including lifestyle, needs, and goals, during the sales consultation.
• Utilizing sales and upselling techniques.
• Marketing new sales, special events, and financing options.
• Assisting customers in financing, purchasing, delivery, and achieving ultimate satisfaction.
• Increasing personal knowledge of products, sales techniques, and promotions through continuous professional training and development.

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative team environment within an office setting.
• Physical requirements such such extended periods of standing may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and/or electronically.
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.
• Flexible work schedule, which may include nights and weekends.
• We provide the tools, training and support to help you succeed and maximize your earnings.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

MEMORY MAKER PERKS & BENEFITS

• This is a 100% commission-based role with uncapped earning potential.
• Most of our sales professionals earn $70,000-$100,000, with top performers exceeding that range.
• Your income is directly tied to your performance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid time off and 401K matching contribution
• Employee discount (40%) at BRR locations
• Internal Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Broad River Retail is committed to creating a place where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to reach their full potential. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you're parenting the next generation of Memory Makers, we firmly believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Ideal candidate will have experience in high-customer-expectation environments such as sales, hospitality, or retail.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of teamwork.
• Coachable, self-motivated, and eager to continuously learn and grow.
• High-energy, people-focused individual who goes above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
• Professional, positive, resilient, and goal-driven with a strong work ethic.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Strong time-management abilities and thrives in a fast-paced retail sales setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Comfortable with technology, including basic computer skills and proficiency with iPads or tablets.
• Developed problem-solving skills and the ability to focus attention on details.
• Ability to build and maintain trusted partnerships with business stakeholders and leadership.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends