Job Description
Summary Sales Associate Get excited. Make money. Have fun. Do you get excited thinking about home improvement? At Ed's Flooring America, our Sales Associates get up in the morning wondering, “Whose home can I help beautify today?” If it’s time for you to do something enjoyable AND rewarding, then it’s time to apply to Ed's Flooring America.
Description Our sales associates guide the customer journey from inquiry to installation. We’re looking for customer enthusiasts who can help home and business owners navigate a major remodeling investment. While you will certainly be expected to soak up product knowledge, your most important trait is the ability to bond with prospective customers. You’re the kind of person that customers naturally like and trust. Our best sales associates view themselves as a business within the business, leveraging their personal brands alongside our powerful national and local branding. As such, you should be equally comfortable greeting customers in the showroom and promoting our store through your professional and personal networks. While you place a premium on the customer experience, you also don’t hesitate to close when the time is right. You have the conviction to do what’s right for your customers by helping them acquire the flooring of their dreams! Since most of our products are installed, you should also care deeply about the beauty and quality of a job done right. Take care of our customers and you can look forward to a competitive income with regular hours and a ton of satisfaction.
Ed’s Flooring America is a family owned and operated business that believes in the success of building strong customer relationships and being a staple organization for the past 40 years within their community! What sets Ed’s Flooring America apart is not just their extensive selection but also their dedication to excellence in professional installation. The knowledgeable flooring specialists are not just professionals – they are enthusiasts ready to assist customers with all floor-covering needs.
Duties Expectations for the Sales Consultant - Provide outstanding customer service and determine their flooring needs
- Handle sales from start to finish
- Sell flooring, counter tops, cabinets and home care products
- Review space/area measurements, calculate number of materials needed, create proposals/estimates for client approval, provide flooring sample suggestions and perform quality control throughout the project
- Answer customer questions and complaints
- Help customer with decorating and/or design advice
- Prospect for new business
- Manage time in the showroom and prospecting for new clients
- Undergo extensive product and sales training to become a certified flooring and design expert
- Keep up-to-date on the wide select of floors we offer along with the benefits and warranties provided by each
- Maintain a clean and neat showroom
Requirements Qualifications for the Sales Consultant - Highschool diploma
- Critical thinking skills
- Basic computer, social media & math skills
- Passion and/or experience decorating or designing
- Self-starter with a dvanced time management skills & detailed oriented
- Positive attitude and desire to succeed
- Personally well-organized
- Advanced time management skills & detailed oriented
- Google or Microsoft Office Suite experience
- Flexible work hours to include Saturdays
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
Nice To Haves - Retail sales experience a plus
- Ability to read floor plan drawings & create project estimates (Willing to train)
- Knowledge of floor coverings & countertops a plus (Willing to train)
- Knowledge of RFMS a plus (Willing to train)
- Flooring knowledge
Benefits - Hourly + Commission
- Earning potential of $60,000 to $75,000 annually – Full time
- Full time or Part time
- Must have Saturday availability
- Flexible Scheduling
- *Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- *401K w/company match
- *Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Employee discounts on products & services
- Potential for growth within organization
- Monthly company lunches
- Monthly product, design, & customer service training
*Full time only How to Apply Please supply:
- An up-to-date resume and brief cover letter outlining your experience for the position
- A cover letter is always appreciated
- Salary history and/or requirements
Candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted by e-mail or phone for the next step in our hiring process, and in certain instances may be asked to take an online assessment.
Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us.
Ed's Flooring America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Day shift, Saturday,