Retail Sales Associate - Fort Smith

Sam's Furniture; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Employee Discount

Insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision)

On-the-Job Training

Paid Birthday Off

3 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sam’s Furniture in Northwest Arkansas is seeking an enthusiastic Retail Sales Associate to join our Sam’s Furniture Family. You’ll generate leads, build relationships with guests, and close sales by understanding needs and recommending solutions.

The role focuses on delivering excellent customer service at Arkansas’ fastest growing furniture store, with weekend shifts, a friendly, energetic approach, and opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of proven work experience in retail sales or similar roles.
• Ability to manage and build relationships with customers.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong drive to understand and meet customer needs.
• Knowledge of customer and market dynamics.
• Friendly, energetic personality with focus on customer service.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate, promote, and sell Sam’s Furniture products with clear value propositions.
• Develop relationships; maintain communications with prospects to close sales and promote retention.
• Research target market; stay informed about industry trends and Sam Furniture’s market opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Sales principles

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About us: Sam’s Furniture is Northwest Arkansas' largest furniture destination. More than furniture, the company is also very active in the community as well as around the world. Our company mission statement is to be the BEST furniture store in Arkansas while serving Others in Our Community, and Around the Globe.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, results‑driven Retail Sales Associate to join our Sam's Furniture Family! Sales Associates are responsible for all sales duties from generating leads, building relationships with guests while closing sales. Duties and responsibilities include working closely with guests to determine their needs, answer their questions about product, and recommend the right solutions.

Ultimately, the goal is to achieve excellent customer service while serving guests at the fastest growing furniture store in the state.

Sales Salary Expectations

$70,000 - $150,000

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate, promote, and sell Sam's Furniture’s products and services; strategically present functionality and key value propositions to prospective customers.
• Develop and foster relationships; maintain close communications with prospects to close sales and promote customer retention.
• Research and understand target market; stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and Sam Furniture’s overall market opportunity.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of proven work experience as a Retail Sales associate, Sales representative, or similar role.
• Excellent ability to manage and build relationships.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Unrelenting drive to understand and meet prospective customer needs.
• Working knowledge of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus.
• Availability to work flexible shifts (weekends required).

About Sam's Furniture

Sam’s Furniture was established in 1994 and is Northwest Arkansas' largest furniture destination. At our company, we value our customers and strive to provide 6-star service. Our mission is to be the BEST furniture store in Arkansas while serving Others in Our Community, and Around the Globe.

Sam's Furniture Benefits

• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Discount
• Insurance (Including Dental, Medical, & Vision)
• On-the-Job Training
• Paid Birthday Off
• 3 Paid Holidays (Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, & Christmas)