RETAIL SALES/DESIGN CONSULTANT

Description

 Job description

RETAIL SALES/DESIGN CONSULTANT

Tampa, Florida

We are looking for an individual to interact with customers and assist them in making product choices according to their individual needs. The ideal candidate must be willing to divide his or her work time between the showroom floor, visiting customer’s homes, prospecting for new clients, and networking within the community. The objective is always to provide both design and flooring advise that will make the customers buying decision easier.

To be successful, the candidate must also be willing to undergo our extensive product and sales training to become a certified flooring and design expert. It is also expected that the individual be a self-starter, personally well organized, and willing to create new business as well as to provide outstanding customer service and follow-up.

We believe in creating a family friendly work environment where each person is an integral member of the team, yet responsible for his or her own results and earning potential. We would like to find an individual who will excel and prosper in a fast-paced environment becoming a valued member of our team.

If you have a passion for people and a love for sales and design, this is the career opportunity you have been waiting for. This position offers outstanding earning potential for the right individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Duties:

• Sell flooring and floor care products, as well as other home decorating items
• Greeting customer on the sales floor and determining their wants and needs
• Keeping up to date on the wide selection of floors we have to offer along with the benefits and warranties provided by each
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Writing sales orders
• Helping work through and following up after completion of job
• Building client relationships
• Networking regularly and working effectively with other store employees
• Executing sales strategies
• Receiving payment or obtain credit authorization
• Using computer database to research availability of merchandise and to process orders
• Following up in a timely and professional manner with customers on all requests or concerns
• Answering questions from and providing information to customers about flooring
• Assisting customers with flooring choices – explaining features and benefits of various types of flooring
• Helping customers with their choice through decorating and design advise
• Visiting customer’s homes or workplace to provide product and design advise
• Maintain showroom by keeping samples and displays neat, current, and clean
• Prospecting for new business

Requirements:

• Some college preferred; A 2 or 4 year degree in Interior Design is preferred
• A passion for, or experience with, decorating or design
• Must be willing and able to attend some off-site training
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Must have open and flexible work availability to include weekends
• Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and be willing to learn our operating system
• Retail sales experience is a plus, but not required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism, to include dependability, accountability, and punctuality
• Self-motivated and internally driven to excel in your position and career
• Time management skills for juggling multiple (and sometimes competing) deadlines and deliverables

We offer the following opportunities and benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K Program
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Discount on products and services

Training Wage to start (based on experience) and then 100% Commission

Background Check and Drug/Alcohol Test Required'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

COVID-19 considerations:

Yes, mask policy in place in accordance with CDC Guidelines

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Sales Experience: 1 year (Required)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations