Sales Professional at Virginia Furniture Market/Crafted location
Hourly pay of $15.00/hr is without any draw amount. Commissions are unlimited. Individual earnings average $65,000/yr.
Virginia Furniture Market seeks an experienced sales professional for its newest store, Crafted, in Rocky Mount, VA. As a VFM sales professional you are the face of our business. By engaging with clients, assessing their home furnishing needs, lifestyle and budget and presenting solutions to close the sale, you will develop long-term and trusting relationships. Our Sales Professionals must be energetic, motivated and keep up-to-date on knowledge of products, services and administrative duties to complete the sales process.
VFM is a growing regional company and our excellent customer service has always been the driving force to our business. If you are dedicated to customer service and growing in your position, you may be a good fit.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome customers with excitement in a warm and welcoming way
- As this is a store offering high end furniture, it's imperative to have knowledge of design & home interiors
- Interacting with customers via telephone, text, email and through networking
- Assess customers' needs and provide assistance and information on product features and benefits by utilizing your concrete understanding of all of our products
- Consistent follow through with prospective customers, current customers and orders
- Remain knowledgeable on all products, home design styles, sales skills, finance options, and other services available to our customers
- Close sales and entering sales orders with accurate information, and process payment and/or financing
- Order personalized furniture correctly and follow up with customers on timing, delivery, etc.
- Participate in sales-related events and programs to facilitate the achievement of company goals
- Meet monthly and annual goals
Requirements:
- Proven work experience as a sales associate, sales representative or similar role. Furniture sales experience and experience or interest in interior design a plus
- Understanding sales principles and customer service practices
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays
- Highly driven to meet and exceed sales goals
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.
- Computer literacy
- Attention to detail
- Familiarity with inventory procedures
- Desire to work in a commissioned sales environment
- Career-minded professionalism
- High school diploma. A Bachelor's Degree in related fields is a plus
- Clear background check
Virginia Furniture Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a Drug-Free Work Environment. A clear background check is required.
Competitive Pay; Hourly plus Commission; Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)/401(k) Employer Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- EAP
Shift:
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday, as scheduled
- Weekends are mandatory
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rocky Mount, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work every weekend and all holidays?
Ability to Relocate:
- Rocky Mount, VA 24151: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
