Sales Associate (LP-04387)

Lamps Plus, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Recreational discounts

Credit union membership

Job summary

Lamps Plus is seeking a motivated sales-oriented individual to deliver exceptional customer service and drive sales in our store. You will greet customers, determine needs, demonstrate products, and assist with purchases while upholding Lamps Plus standards.

The role requires availability for evenings and weekends with a valid driver’s license for potential in-home demonstrations and travel. Lamps Plus promotes growth, benefits, and a respectful team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of prior sales experience is a plus.
• Interior design education or related home furnishing experience is helpful but not required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle to travel to homes for in-home demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Provides a positive shopping experience to Lamps Plus customers through excellent customer service and attentiveness to customer satisfaction.
• Utilizes sales skills; greets customers, probes for information and closes sale to meet sales goals.
• Answers phone, takes messages accurately and follows up with customers.
• Assists and advises customers on purchases, determines customer needs, and follows through on sale details.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Interior design education

Job description

Lamps Plus, the nation’s largest lighting retailer, has a company culture that fosters a collaborative work environment focused on mentorship and professional development. Our Company offers its employees exceptional hands on experience, opportunities for growth, work-life balance, and competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, employee discounts, recreational discounts, and credit union membership.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provides a positive shopping experience to Lamps Plus customers through excellent customer service and attentiveness to customer satisfaction.
• Utilize sales skills; greets customers, probes for information and closes sale in order to maintain sales goals in total sales or sales per hour.
• Answers phone, accurately takes messages and always follows up with the customer.
• Assists and advises customers on purchases, determines customer needs, and follows through on details of sale.
• Answers customer questions, demonstrates products, and offers suggestions that relate to design and usage of product.
• Ensures customer receives correct light bulbs and dimmers as needed with each sale.
• Handles customer returns promptly and completes store paperwork with accuracy and detail in accordance with Company policy.
• Consults with Store Manager regarding irregular sales transactions, customer complaints or problems.
• Addresses customer concerns, defuses challenging situations, while maintaining control and composure.
• Keeps current on product knowledge, design and sales techniques through ongoing education by means of training videos, literature and seminars.
• Completes sales training modules in a timely manner.
• Maintains Company policy and standards regarding security and safety procedures; advises management when necessary.
• Retrieves merchandise from stock room and carries merchandise for customer as needed.
• Reflects positive Company image through adherence to professional dress code and conduct on sales floor.
• Operates computerized cash register and handles sales transactions involving purchases made with cash, check credit card and adjustments as per company guidelines.
• Responsible for display area(s) as assigned by Manager.
• Participates in the In-Home Program which involves obtaining leads from store customers, newspaper advertising, in-home brochures, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Motivated, energetic individual who enjoys working with people and providing superior customer service.Minimum of 1 year of prior sales experience a plus.Interior design education, commissioned sales or related home furnishing experience helpful but not required.
• Position requires a valid driver’s license and an automobile to drive to homes to conduct in home demonstrations/consultations.
• Must be able to multi-task and address more than one customer at a time.
• Must be able to climb ladders and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must pass security background check.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.Regular job attendance is required in accordance with a regular schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply

Lamps Plus is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we are not able to sponsor visas for this role.