Sales Associate

Dick Van Dyke Incorporated; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Savings bank

Vision insurance

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

No Sundays

Job summary

Dick Van Dyke Inc. is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Sales Associate to join our team. As a Sales Associate, you will be the face of our company—working directly with customers, learning our products and services, and helping deliver an exceptional in-store experience.

We provide training on all products, services, and company policies to set you up for success. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, and takes pride

Qualifications

• Proven success in sales or customer-facing roles.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Personable, friendly, and customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Understanding of basic sales principles.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and provide exceptional customer service
• Answer customer questions and engage them with merchandise
• Guide customers to appropriate products and services within the store
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Actively seek out and assist customers on the sales floor
• Maintain strong product knowledge and stay informed on new offerings
• Contribute to departmental sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
• Handle customer concerns professionally and partner with the customer service team to resolve issues
• Maintain an organized, clean, and visually appealing store floor, including displays and merchandise

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Professional appearance

Communication

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Savings bank
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Dick Van Dyke Inc. is seeking a motivated and customer‑focused Sales Associate to join our team. As a Sales Associate, you will be the face of our company—working directly with customers, learning our products and services, and helping deliver an exceptional in‑store experience. We provide training on all products, services, and company policies to set you up for success.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a fast‑paced retail environment, and takes pride in maintaining a professional, welcoming store environment.

Sales Associate Compensation

• Base Salary: $32,000 for the first 12 months of employment + 7% commission
• OR
• Straight 14% commission + training pay of $5400.00 over a span of 12 weeks

Sales Associate Key Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and provide exceptional customer service
• Answer customer questions and engage them with merchandise
• Guide customers to appropriate products and services within the store
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Actively seek out and assist customers on the sales floor
• Maintain strong product knowledge and stay informed on new offerings
• Contribute to departmental sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
• Handle customer concerns professionally and partner with the customer service team to resolve issues
• Maintain an organized, clean, and visually appealing store floor, including displays and merchandise

Sales Associate Qualifications

• Proven success in sales or customer‑facing roles
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Personable, friendly, and customer‑focused attitude
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced retail environment
• Understanding of basic sales principles
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more

Sales Associate Benefits

• 5 days paid vacation after 90 days
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• No Sundays

Why Work at Dick Van Dyke Inc. as a Sales Associate?

• Paid training on products and services
• Long‑term career growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation with commission potential
• Strong benefits package
• Stable schedule with Sunday family time