SALES ASSOCIATE - SARASOTA

CITY Furniture, Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

ERGs

90% Promote from Within

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Purchase Discount Program

Job summary

CITY HOME in Sarasota, FL is hiring Sales Associates to design homes with customers and drive sales in a dynamic showroom environment.

Join a family-spirited organization with strong training, marketing support, and delivery/aftercare resources. You can build a personal client base through referrals and proactive prospecting, with performance-based commissions that can lead to substantial earnings.

Qualifications

• High-School Degree or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on a full-time 40-hour schedule.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Help guests design a home they'll love.
• Engage and present home furnishings and service options.
• Navigate large showrooms and stay on your feet for 8 hours.
• Build personal connections and guide customers through the sales process.
• Assist guests in finding the best financing options.
• Create invoices and schedule deliveries.
• Prospect and account management.
• Maintain a welcoming showroom experience.
• Meet or exceed monthly sales goals and KPIs.
• Address customer concerns to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Customer facing

Relationship management

Effective communication

Goal oriented

Education

High-School degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

CITY HOME - Sarasota
145 University Town Center Dr
Sarasota, FL 34243, USA

• Pay or shift range: $65,000 USD to $150,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Who We Are…

With over 50 years of experience, and several CITY HOME and Ashley HomeStore showrooms and distribution centers throughout Florida, CITY HOME continues to be recognized as a top furniture company in South Florida and nationwide. By joining CITY HOME, you become part of a family-spirited organization that is focused on you! With planned local growth, plus growth in new markets over the next several years, the CITY HOME team is excited about the future. Join our fun, family-spirited team to build a long-lasting career at a company that will continue to challenge, develop, and appreciate its Associates. Click Here to watch our Company video!

Our Vision is to be the ultimate home store.

Our Purpose is to enrich people’s lives and make the world a better place.

Our Mission is to provide quality home furnishings, at excellent values, in an exciting and fun environment.

Our Values: Mutual Trust & Respect | Continuous Improvement | Entrepreneurial Spirit | Customer Focus | Teamwork | Giving Back

What Benefits You’ll Receive…

• Competitive, Transparent Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Hospital, Critical Care, etc.)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• 90% Promote from Within
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Associate Purchase Discount Program
• And so much more….

What This Opportunity Is…

At CITY HOME, our Sales Associates are more than just a salesperson — they are entrepreneurs with the power to shape their success. We provide the furniture, marketing support, delivery services, and aftercare. It’s up to you to maximize these resources. Through our marketing efforts, we generate a steady flow of customers. You can also take ownership of your time, building your customer base through referrals, repeat purchases, and prospecting past guests. Sales Associates have the opportunity to make one appointment per month or 100 — it’s your business, your time, and your choice.

As a Sales Associate, you will be helping customers create a home they’ll love while building an exciting career for yourself. No furniture sales experience? No problem. We have a best-in-class training program to get you ready to succeed, along with a dedicated team of leaders supporting you every step of the way. Your contributions will not only help CITY HOME remain a top furniture retailer nationwide and a Top Workplace®, but will also empower you with valuable experience, growth opportunities, and the potential for personal and financial independence.

Click here for a day in the life of a Sales Associate.

What You’ll Do…

As aSales Associate, you will:

• Help guests design a home they'll love
• Engage and present various home furnishings and service options
• Navigate large showrooms and be on your feet 8 hours a day
• Build personal connections and guide customers through the sales process
• Assist guests in finding the best financing options
• Convert customer interactions into successful sales
• Create invoices and schedule deliveries
• Prospect and account management
• Maintain neatness of the showroom for a welcoming customer experience
• Meet or exceed monthly sales goals and other KPIs set by management
• Address customer concerns to ensure customer satisfaction

Compensation: This is a commission-driven position with uncapped earning potential. Success here at CITY HOMEis about developing your skills and knowledge. You have the autonomy to grow by learning the product line and role-playing with your colleagues to accelerate your sales and professional development. After your first year, you can expect to make a minimum of $65K if you are hitting your targets, and you have the potential to earn up to $200k, or more, regardless of market conditions. It all depends on how you run your business and the effort you put in.

• Stay & Succeed Bonus: In addition to commissions, after completing six months with the company, you will be eligible for a $5,000 retention bonus. This bonus is designed to reward long-term commitment and continued performance within the company. Eligibility is contingent on meeting performance expectations and remaining with the company for the entire six months.

What We’re Looking For…

• Positive Energy
• Goal-Oriented
• Speaking Effectively / Listening Attentively
• Self-Driven And Motivated
• Customer Facing Experience
• Relationship Management
• Ability To Influence
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Change Receptivity

What’s Required…

• Education & Work Experience:
  • High-School Degree from an accredited institution, or GED equivalent
• Schedule:
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as part of a flexible and accommodating full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.)
• You’ll use an iPad for all training, transactions, financing applications, inventory checks, etc.
• Ability to guide customers throughout the showroom for extended periods of time. Some of our showrooms are equivalent to the size of two football fields and Associates have recorded over 15,000 steps taken in a single day!

Here are your next steps:

• Apply
• Submit your application and resume
• Application Review
• A CITY HOME Recruiter will carefully review your qualifications
• Virtual Interview
• Complete your short video interview with our AI Virtual Assistant
• Your interview will be reviewed by a recruiter
• Recruiter Follow up
• A recruiter will contact you by phone to discuss next steps and answer any questions you may have
• Meet with the hiring manager for an in-person interview

CITY Furniture, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. At CITY Furniture, Inc. we are committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and a valued member of the team.

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