Sales Representative

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellness days

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Lumber Liquidators in Hickory, NC is seeking a Sales Associate to meet customers, recommend flooring products, and own the customer experience from first contact to post-sale follow-up. You’ll build a pipeline, close deals, and maintain an organized showroom.

The role offers base pay $15.00-$18.00 per hour plus monthly commissions with no cap, along with a 401(k) match, PTO, and holidays. A flexible schedule is required, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–3 years of retail or sales experience preferred; flooring knowledge is a plus.
• Forklift certification required prior to operation.
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to understand flooring needs, style, project, budget, and timeline.
• Consult, recommend, and sell flooring products and solutions.
• Own the customer experience from initial conversation through sale and follow-up.
• Build a pipeline of opportunities and actively follow up to close business.
• Ask for the sale and overcome objections.
• Develop relationships that generate repeat business and referrals.

Skills

Strong communication

Sales skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

• Location 571 US Highway 70 SW,Hickory, NC, 28602,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 - $18.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation Monthly Commission with no Cap
• Employee Type Full Time

What You’ll Do

• Meet with customers to understand their flooring needs, style, project, budget, and timeline.
• Consult, recommend, and sell the right flooring products and solutions.
• Own the customer experience from the initial conversation through the sale and follow-up.
• Build a pipeline of opportunities and actively follow up to close business.
• Ask for the sale and confidently overcome objections.
• Develop relationships that generate repeat business, referrals, and new opportunities.
• Use product knowledge and sales tools to create solutions—not simply quote prices.
• Achieve individual sales, conversion, and other performance goals.
• Maintain an organized and compelling showroom that helps customers visualize their projects.
• Process sales and orders accurately and ensure customers receive what they purchased.
• Support inventory and day-to-day store operations when needed.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of retail or sales experience preferred; flooring knowledge a plus.
• Strong communication, sales, and customer service skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills are a bonus.
• Forklift certification required prior to operation.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.

Why Join Us:

• Highly competitive salary + uncapped commission & bonus program
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%, immediately vested
• Paid time off, wellness days, and 6 company-paid holidays
• Supportive, inclusive, and diverse company culture

At Lumber Liquidators, we value diverse talent and are an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodations during the application process, contact us at [e-mail] .