Sales Associate

Lamps Plus, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal commission 0.5%

Store bonus 0.5% (when goals met)

Full commission path (5–6%)

Job summary

Lamps Plus is hiring a Retail Sales Associate (Path to Full Commission) in San Diego. Starting pay is $18.00–$19.00/hour plus 0.5% personal commission. A store bonus of 0.5% is earned when monthly goals are met, with a future path to 5–6% straight commission based on performance.

Position can be full-time or part-time. You’ll build product knowledge, manage client pipelines, and contribute to steady showroom activity with walk-in customers and trade accounts.

Qualifications

• Motivated by performance-based earnings and career growth opportunities.
• Strong follow-up habits and attention to detail.
• Availability to work weekends and peak retail hours.

Responsibilities

• Help customers and trade professionals select lighting, fans, and home furnishings.
• Provide design guidance and technical product information.
• Create quotes and follow up with customers.
• Develop relationships with contractors, designers, and repeat clients.
• Contribute to store goals and team performance.
• Keep displays organized, clean, and customer-ready.

Skills

Sales Driven

Goal Oriented

Reliable & Organized

Flexible

Weekend Availability

Job description

Retail Sales Associate (Path to Full Commission)

Starting Pay: $18.00 - $19.00/hr + 0.5% Personal Commission

Store Bonus: Additional 0.5% Commission Kicker when the store hits its sales goal

Future Earning Potential: Full 5-6% Straight Commission (100% Commission-Based)

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

The Opportunity

Looking for steady pay while building your product knowledge and sales pipeline?

At Lamps Plus, Retail Sales Associates start with a competitive hourly wage of $18.00-$19.00 per hour, plus commission on every sale. As you gain experience, grow your customer base, and increase your sales volume, you'll have the opportunity to transition into a full 5% straight commission role with significantly higher earning potential.

How the Compensation Works

Phase 1: Base Pay + Commission

Guaranteed Hourly Wage

• $18.00-$19.00 per hour (based on experience)

Personal Commission

• Earn 0.5% commission on every dollar you sell from day one

Store Goal Bonus

• Earn an additional 0.5% commission on all sales when the store reaches its monthly sales goal
• This effectively doubles your commission payout

Phase 2: Full Commission Opportunity

5% Straight Commission Path

• Available to associates who demonstrate consistent sales performance and build a reliable customer pipeline
• Move to a 100% commission-based compensation structure
• Unlock significantly higher income potential

Why Join Lamps Plus?

Financial Security While You Learn

• Reliable hourly pay while developing product knowledge and building your client base

Clear Career Growth

• Defined path from hourly compensation to full commission earnings

Established Customer Traffic

• Work in a respected showroom with steady walk-in customers and active trade accounts

Team-Focused Environment

• Collaborate with experienced sales professionals working toward individual and store goals

What You'll Do

Consult and Recommend

• Help customers and trade professionals select lighting, fans, and home furnishings
• Provide design guidance and technical product information

Build Your Pipeline

• Create quotes
• Follow up with customers
• Develop relationships with contractors, designers, and repeat clients

Drive Store Success

• Contribute to store goals and team performance

Maintain Showroom Excellence

• Keep displays organized, clean, and customer-ready

Who You're Looking For

Sales Driven

• Motivated by performance-based earnings and career growth opportunities

Goal Oriented

• Focused on achieving personal results while contributing to team success

Reliable and Organized

• Strong follow-up habits and attention to detail

Flexible

• Available to work weekends and peak retail hours

Start Your Sales Career with Lamps Plus