Retail Sales Associate

Scandinavian Designs | Dania Furniture; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Family-oriented team environment

Regular schedule

Merchandise discounts

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Scandinavian Designs – Dania Furniture in Elk Grove, CA is seeking a Sales Associate to join our family-owned, growing team. This full-time hourly role starts with a training wage and moves into a base pay with uncapped commission, reflecting a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

You will learn products, handle transactions, support store operations, and help deliver an exceptional shopping experience while working a schedule including weekends.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years or more in sales, retail and customer service experience encouraged.
• Excellent communication skills and professional sales presentation.
• Able to read product and transaction information.
• Associates are available to work a combination of days, evenings and weekends.
• Schedule includes weekends, some evenings, holiday work, inventory and other busy times.
• Able to successfully complete the pre-employment background check.
• Standing and walking most of the day.
• Some lifting and assisted lifting for floor displays and merchandise settings (30 lbs.).
• Some bending, kneeling and stooping.
• Light cleaning, vacuuming and dusting.
• Working with hand tools for assemblies.
• Occasional travel to customer sites and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales growth and profitability in a commission-based sales environment.
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere dedicated to the company’s mission of being recognized for the highest level of customer and team member satisfaction.
• Become an expert in our product and services through active self-led learning and company driven product and service training.
• Set energizing sales goals, always striving to improve. You actively seek feedback and practice new habits of success.
• Process sales including cash and credit, service and refund transactions accurately.
• Assist in daily opening and/or closing procedures for store in accordance with policy.
• Keep the showroom clean, well maintained and welcoming.
• Support the warehouse, store support and delivery drivers as needed.
• Tag furniture, write service orders, answer phones and inquiries, check inventory, assist with assembles and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Professional sales presentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Come join our team as a Sales Associate!

We take pride in being a family-owned business for over 60 years with 50 plus locations coast to coast and still growing! Our Sales Associates are passionate about connecting with our customers, providing meaningful solutions, and keeping highly satisfied customers. If you are extremely motivated with a great attitude and strong work ethic to help grow with us, then this is for you!

Location: Elk Grove, CA

Position: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Job Type: Full-time/Permanent

Training Wage: $16.90 / hr - $22 / hr for 3 months

Post Training Wage: Continuous base pay of $16.90 / hr PLUS uncapped commission!

What You Will Do

• Maximize sales growth and profitability in a commission-based sales environment.
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere dedicated to the company’s mission of being recognized for the highest level of customer and team member satisfaction.
• Become an expert in our product and services through active self-led learning and company driven product and service training.
• Set energizing sales goals, always striving to improve. You actively seek feedback and practice new habits of success.
• Sales Associates responsibilities include and not limited to:
• Process sales including cash and credit, service and refund transactions accurately.
• Assist in daily opening and/or closing procedures for store in accordance with policy.
• Keep the showroom clean, well maintained and welcoming.
• Support the warehouse, store support and delivery drivers as needed.
• Tag furniture, write service orders, answer phones and inquiries, check inventor, assist with assembles and other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• 6 months to 2 years or more in sales, retail and customer service experience encouraged.
• Excellent communication skills and professional sales presentation.
• Able to read product and transaction information.
• Associates are available to work a combination of days, evenings and weekends.
• Schedule includes weekends, some evenings, holiday work, inventory and other busy times.
• Able to successfully complete the pre-employment background check.
• Standing and walking most of the day.
• Some lifting and assisted lifting for floor displays and merchandise settings (30 lbs.).
• Some bending, kneeling and stooping.
• Light cleaning, vacuuming and dusting.
• Working with hand tools for assemblies.
• Occasional travel to customer sites and meetings.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent, experience in customer service, retail sales, interior design or consulting preferred and not required.

Scandinavian Designs - Dania Furniture Offers:

• Benefits for Full-time Associates* including:
• Opt-in for Health benefits, Dental, Vision and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k
• Work life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Family-oriented team environment
• Regular schedule
• Generous merchandise discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Benefits eligibility depends on scheduled hours.

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Who We Are

A family business 60+ years in the making, with +50 furniture showrooms and +700 employees across the U.S. Our sister-brands (Scandinavian Designs and Dania Furniture) are a contemporary home furnishings destination rooted in a love for Nordic culture, modern design and quality craftsmanship. We offer extensive product and sales training to facilitate career growth. Our compensation includes a competitive pay program, comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

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