Retail Sales Associate

Ashley Furniture Industries; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Discount

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Retail Sales Associate in Fremont, California. In this role, you'll transform store guests into loyal customers, guiding them through their home furnishing needs. You'll provide exceptional service, process sales efficiently, and support inventory management while achieving sales goals.

The position offers a starting hourly rate of $17.75 during training, with eligibility for incentives and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k). We're looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service and/or sales experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to inspire action.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding service experience for every customer.
• Accurately process sales orders and maintain documentation.
• Support inventory management and participate in bi-annual checks.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We Don't Follow Trends, We Create Them. Make some serious Cash!

For over 75 years, Ashley Furniture has been the largest home furnishings manufacturer, transforming homes worldwide. With our customer base continuously growing, we are expanding our reach by opening more stores to meet the increasing demand. Our dedication to quality, style, and affordability has solidified our reputation as a trusted and recognized brand worldwide.

Purpose At Ashley

As a Retail Sales Associate, transform store guests into loyal customers. When guests enter the store, you’re the person who guides them. As the expert on home furnishings, you create inspiration, enthusiasm, and excitement about Ashley’s products. You help our guests discover the styles that reflect their lives and help them design rooms they will love to live in. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial, focused, and ambitious sales professional with a passion for lifestyle retail and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.

What You’ll Do

• Thrives in an environment that rewards for delivering world‑class service and delighting our guests.
• Provide outstanding service experience for every customer and guest. Maintain a welcoming, professional, visible presence at the front desk; engage with guests, ensuring they are always treated in a cordial, respectful manner representing the Company’s brand image.
• Accurately and efficiently process sales orders, adhering to cash handling protocols. Aid customers with credit applications and financing matters as required while maintaining thorough documentation of sales transactions.
• Address customer concerns independently whenever possible.
• Aid in store opening and closing activities, including cash reconciliation and completion of daily checklists.
• Support inventory management and loss prevention procedures, including participation in bi‑annual inventory check.
• Meet and exceed sales goals, align to KPI’s and performance standards.
• Complete any additional tasks as assigned by management.

What You Bring

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• At least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift, tug, and pull 25 lbs with or without accommodation.
• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• 1 year customer service and/or sales experience, preferred.
• Gets charged up by interacting with others, by being outgoing, friendly, and easy to talk to.
• Conveys information in a way that inspires action.
• Gets excited by developing and sharing fresh ideas.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Communicates information in a motivating manner that prompts action.
• Flourishes in an environment that values exceptional service and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain reliable attendance.

What’s In It For You

• Extended health, dental benefits, and vision insurance.
• Employee Discount from 10% - 30%.
• Life/Disability Insurance.
• Flex Spending Account.
• 401K.
• Paid Time Off.

Compensation

The first two weeks of training are paid at an hourly rate of $17.75 per hour, at the minimum wage rate in the location where you work. After training the hourly rate remains the same and incentive eligibility begins. This position is eligible to earn bi‑weekly and monthly incentives, as well as quarterly written sales bonus. Incentive rates range from 0.25% to 30% depending on products sold and written sales volume. The quarterly written sales bonus is based on total written sales volume and is reasonably expected to range from $0 to $3,500.00 based on fiscal quarter store and individual sales performance.

Benefits

When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), 80 hours paid vacation and 40 hours of California Paid Sick Leave.

Ashley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s skills, qualifications, merit, and business need.

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, visit our Corporate Social Responsibility page.