Sales Associate

Premier Rental Purchase of Danville; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Premier Rental Purchase of Danville is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, process payments, and help drive sales in our Danville store. You will manage the cash drawer, verify references, and support showroom readiness with attention to pricing and product presentation.

The role involves customer service, daily store operations, and participation in advertising campaigns. A high school diploma or GED and retail experience are preferred, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of retail experience
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with choosing merchandise and completing order forms.
• Enter payments into the computer and manage the cash drawer.
• Prepare showroom items for display and ensure pricing follows guidelines.
• Schedule and coordinate deliveries and plan delivery routes.
• Explain advertising campaigns to customers and support in-store promotions.
• Perform other store duties and customer service tasks as needed.

Skills

Accuracy

Instruction-following

Conflict resolution

Product knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Sales Associate

Reports To: Store Manager / Assistant Store Manager

General Purpose

Process customer payments, manage the cash drawer, assist customers with orders, verify references, and help increase sales.

Essential Duties

Customer Service & Sales

• Answer incoming calls politely and direct them to the right person.
• Assist customers with choosing merchandise and completing order forms.
• Verify customer information and schedule delivery times.
• Follow up with customers within three days of delivery to ensure satisfaction.

Payments & Records

• Enter all payments into the computer (in-store, delivery, or mailed payments).
• Maintain responsibility for the cash drawer.
• Create and maintain customer folders with up-to-date information.
• Complete rental/lease agreements and enter them into the system.

Showroom & Inventory

• Spend the first two hours of each day cleaning, organizing, and pricing the showroom.
• Make sure products are clean, tagged, working, and ready for demonstration.
• Prepare returned merchandise to be showroom-ready within 48 hours.
• Ensure all pricing follows company guidelines.

Deliveries

• Prepare items at least one hour before scheduled delivery.
• Help plan delivery routes to reduce time and cost.

Advertising & Promotions

• Understand current advertising campaigns and explain them clearly to customers.
• Help maintain in-store advertising and hand-billing programs.

Other Duties

• Keep track of remote controls and owner’s manuals for all inventory.
• Assist in finding creative ways to attract new customers and increase agreements.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• One year of retail experience.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Required Skills

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to handle customer conflicts professionally.
• After training, strong knowledge of store electronics and mechanical products.

Efforts, Demands, and Conditions

• Work mainly in the store, with occasional work in customer homes.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, and using a hand truck.
• Work with cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Must manage multiple tasks, adapt to changes, and work under pressure.
• Extra hours before or after regular business hours may be required.
• Must handle the stress of working with customers and various situations.
• Attendance at company or Premier Corp. training sessions may be needed.

Relationships

• Frequent interaction with customers, coworkers, and management.
• Occasional interaction with suppliers and service partners.
• Must communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors and peers.