Sales Associate Full Time

Ballard Designs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Company discounts

Job summary

Ballard Designs, a part of QVC Group, is seeking a Sales Associate in Louisville, Kentucky. This role focuses on delivering exceptional guest service while achieving sales goals and operational excellence. Candidates should have at least 2 years of specialty retail experience, proficiency with relevant software, and the ability to lift sizable items.

The position emphasizes flexibility in scheduling and a commitment to providing an inspiring shopping experience. Competitive compensation and a wide array of benefits are also offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of specialty retail sales experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to manage complex spreadsheets.
• Able to lift and move items up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals and maintain a clean sales floor.
• Deliver excellent guest service and educate them about products and services.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Specialty retail sales experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Cash handling experience

Customer service skills

Tools

POS systems

Kronos

Job description

Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands—QVC®, HSN®, and our four Cornerstone brands. The Cornerstone brands deliver inspirations that help customers enjoy, enhance, and celebrate life. Cornerstone comprises four interactive, aspirational home and apparel lifestyle brands: Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Grandin Road®, and Garnet Hill®.

Your Opportunity, Your Team

• Our retail expansion in main markets starts with hiring not only the best leaders but also a stellar team. As Sales Associate, you will embrace and promote the Ballard brand, delivering an outstanding guest experience and performing operational responsibilities to increase sales and deliver an inspiring shopping experience where guests feel empowered to customize their space.
• You will report to the Store Leader.

Where You'll Work

• This role is onsite and will require you to work from our Louisville, KY, location daily. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

What You'll Do

• Achieve sales following daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals for the store.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and easy-to-shop sales floor.
• Deliver excellent guest service by promoting an environment that is helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient for guests and team members.
• Provide guests with accurate and efficient service to educate them on the products and services available through Ballard Designs.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of specialty retail sales experience.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Outlook, Kronos, and POS systems; previous cash handling required.
• Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 50lbs.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our U.S. market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, a 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits. QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal‑opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier‑free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations or support throughout, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance. If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, geographic location, and business and market conditions.