Sales Consultant

Bruegge and Co; Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

SIMPLE IRA Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Education Stipend

Job summary

Bruegge and Co in Mount Vernon, IL is seeking a Sales Consultant to deliver an exceptional shopping experience while guiding guests through our furniture selections and services. You’ll build relationships, listen to needs, and drive confident purchasing decisions.

Previous sales or retail experience is a plus—but not required; comprehensive training is provided to help you succeed. This role features uncapped earning potential, a supportive team culture, and opportunities to grow within Ashley

Qualifications

• Ability to connect & build relationships with people.
• Strong communication, interpersonal & listening skills.
• Convey information in a way that inspires action.
• Self-motivated, accountable, dependable, ambitious, entrepreneurial, and driven.

Responsibilities

• Creating a fun, engaging environment and transforming store guests into loyal customers.
• Client Relationship Management – Curates and maintains a personal book of clients to drive repeat and referral business.
• Customer Focus – Listens, understands, and matches solutions to customer needs.
• Relationship Building – Builds trust and rapport, guides customers to purchase decisions with confidence.
• Goal orientation – Driven by achieving and exceeding sales goals.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset – Treats the role like running a business, with ownership of results.
• Team Collaboration – Contributes to a supportive, success‑driven team culture.
• Adaptability – Able to adjust to different customers, products and situations.
• Product Knowledge - Shares up‑to‑date product knowledge (styles, fabrics).
• Operational – Submitting precise orders, following established protocols adhering to money handling processes, supporting customers with credit applications and financing matters.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Listening

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Sales Consultant (Uncapped Earning Potential)

We are continuously hiring for the top sales talent in the market; if that's you, we want to meet you! We Don't Follow Trends, We Create Them!

We are looking for Entrepreneurial Sales Professionals to join the Ashley Homestore Team – Uncapped Earning Potential! Make some serious cash. Come join the Ashley Family, the #1 home store in North America, where you’ll help customers create beautiful homes. Uncapped income to match your entrepreneurial spirit – your ambition drives your success. We’ll teach you a successful sale model on how to sell our stylish, affordable furniture—transforming spaces and lives in the process.

Who We Are:

Bruegge and Co is a fifth-generation family business with six retail locations and a distribution center across Central Illinois. For 154 years, we have protected our legacy, built lasting relationships, and looked ahead with courage. Our purpose is to Live with Passion, Build for the Future, and Be Extraordinary. Join our team and be part of our storied tradition.

What We’re Looking For:

• Do you have the ability to connect & build relationships with people?
• Do you have strong communication, interpersonal & listening skills? Friendly and easy to talk to?
• Do you convey information in a way that inspires action?
• Are you a continuous learner, self‑motivated, accountable, dependable, ambitious, entrepreneurial, and driven?

The Role:

As a Sales Consultant, you’ll ensure each guest has an exceptional shopping experience while guiding them through our wide selection of products. Your role includes:

• Creating a fun, engaging environment and transforming store guests into loyal customers.
• Client Relationship Management – Curates and maintains a personal book of clients to drive repeat and referral business.
• Customer Focus – Listens, understands, and matches solutions to customer needs.
• Relationship Building – Builds trust and rapport, guides customers to purchase decisions with confidence.
• Goal orientation – Driven by achieving and exceeding sales goals.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset – Treats the role like running a business, with ownership of results.
• Team Collaboration – Contributes to a supportive, success‑driven team culture.
• Adaptability – Able to adjust to different customers, products and situations.
• Product Knowledge - Shares up‑to‑date product knowledge (styles, fabrics).
• Operational – Submitting precise orders, following established protocols adhering to money handling processes, supporting customers with credit applications and financing matters.

What We Offer:

• Uncapped Earning Potential: Make $32,500 - $150,000+ annually!
• A supportive team culture - our employees say one of the best parts of working here is each other. We have fun!
• Build your career within the Ashley Family – whether you grow locally or move across the U.S., you’ll have the opportunities to continue your career with Ashley.
• Awesome Benefits:
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing right away!
• Up to 3% SIMPLE IRA Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• $5k Continued Education Stipend per year!
• Employee Discounts!
• Enjoy a balanced workweek with a 5‑day schedule and 2 consecutive weekdays off. Retail where you DON’T have to work until 9 PM! Schedule includes weekends and some holidays.
• Training pay provided while you learn and get up to speed.

Previous experience in sales, retail, furniture, or real estate is a plus—but not required!

Take Control of Your Career with Unlimited Earning Potential – Your Success is in Your Hands.

Work Location:

3917 Broadway St Suite 115, Mount Vernon, IL 62864