Sales Associate

Ashley-Furniture-Homestore; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hourly wage + commission

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ashley-Furniture-Homestore in Bloomington, Indiana is hiring a Sales Associate to welcome customers, recommend furniture, and guide them from selection to financing and delivery. You will build lasting relationships, educate customers on features and promotions, maintain showroom displays, and strive to meet sales goals while delivering outstanding service.

Experience in retail is preferred; a high school diploma is required; strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, energetic attitude are

Qualifications

• Sales experience preferred; willingness to train.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with teamwork.
• Comfort with computer-based inventory and sales systems.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers professionally to understand furniture needs.
• Build relationships and provide outstanding service throughout the sales process.
• Educate customers on features, warranties, financing, and delivery.
• Guide showroom and online product selections to aid decisions.
• Meet or exceed sales goals and commission targets.
• Complete sales transactions and documentation accurately.
• Maintain showroom displays and store appearance.
• Adhere to company policies and training programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Sales mindset

Friendly personality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Description

We are a family-owned home furnishing business operating multiple Ashley Furniture locations in Central Illinois and the greater Indianapolis area. We are excited to announce our expansion into Bloomington, Indiana in October 2026, and are seeking to fill all retail store positions as soon as possible. Join our team for an opportunity to develop your career at an established brand that is actively growing!

Position Overview

The Sales Associate establishes rapport with customers while driving sales in a furniture retail environment. They provide expert product recommendations and identify opportunities for additional sales and upgrades while developing an understanding of customers’ style preferences and lifestyle needs. The Sales Associate guides customers through the entire purchasing journey, from product selection to financing and delivery options.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage customers in a professional, friendly, and consultative manner to understand their furniture and home décor needs.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide outstanding service throughout the sales process.
• Educate customers on product features, quality, warranties, financing programs, and delivery services.
• Guide customers through the showroom and online product offerings to help them make informed purchasing decisions.
• Meet or exceed individual sales goals, performance metrics, and commission targets.
• Follow up with customers to generate repeat business and referrals.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of current products, promotions, and sales programs.
• Accurately complete sales transactions and customer documentation.
• Support showroom presentation by maintaining merchandise displays and overall store appearance.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Demonstrate and uphold company values and professionalism at all times.
• Successfully complete all required training and development programs.

Benefits

• Guaranteed hourly wage plus commission, with estimated annual earnings between $55,000-$70,000
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts on furniture
• An exciting opportunity to grow and develop your career an established business

Requirements

• Sales experience is preferred, must be willing to train
• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Enjoys interacting with others and sharing knowledge
• Ambitious and self-motivated; thrives in a fast paced, high-energy environment
• Familiarity with computer-based inventory and sales systems