Sales Associate (LP-04389)

Lamps Plus, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamps Plus, Inc. is seeking a customer-focused sales associate to provide a positive shopping experience, greet customers, and close sales while meeting store goals.

You will answer phones, assist with design considerations, participate in the In-Home Program, and maintain product knowledge to help customers choose the right lighting solutions.

This role requires evenings and weekends, a valid driver’s license to conduct in-home demonstrations, and a willingness to learn and grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of prior sales experience a plus; interior design education or related home furnishings helpful but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile to drive to homes for 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.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Provides a positive shopping experience to Lamps Plus customers through excellent customer service and attentiveness to customer satisfaction.
• Utilize sales skills; greet customers, probe for information and close sale to meet sales goals.
• Answers phone, takes messages accurately and follows up with the customer.
• Assists and advises customers on purchases, determines needs, and follows through on sale details.
• Answers questions, demonstrates products, and offers design and usage suggestions.
• Ensures customers receive correct bulbs and dimmers with each sale.
• Handles returns promptly and completes store paperwork per policy.
• Consults with Store Manager on irregular sales, complaints or problems.

Job description

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.