Sales Associate

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Schewel Furniture Company Inc

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Suffolk, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Sales Associate is responsible for engaging customers, providing product knowledge, and driving sales to meet store targets. They also maintain the visual appeal and organization of the sales floor to ensure a positive shopping experience.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic proficiency with point-of-sale systems. Previous experience in retail sales or customer service is preferred but not required, and you possess strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for customer engagement.

Must Have Skills for ATS

point-of-sale (POS) systems

Job Description

About the Role:

The Sales Associate plays a critical role in driving the success of our retail operations by delivering exceptional customer service and fostering strong client relationships. This position is responsible for engaging with customers to understand their needs, providing product knowledge, and guiding them through the purchasing process to ensure satisfaction. The Sales Associate contributes to achieving sales targets by actively promoting products and upselling when appropriate. Additionally, this role involves maintaining the presentation and organization of the sales floor to create an inviting shopping environment. Ultimately, the Sales Associate helps build brand loyalty and supports the overall growth of the business through consistent, high-quality interactions with customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous experience in retail sales or customer service preferred but not required.
  • Basic proficiency with point-of-sale (POS) systems.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Familiarity with inventory management and merchandising principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Additional language skills to support diverse customer base.
  • Basic knowledge of product categories relevant to the store.

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner to create a positive shopping experience.
  • Understand and communicate product features, benefits, and promotions to customers effectively.
  • Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and visual appeal of the sales floor and merchandise displays.
  • Collaborate with team members and management to meet or exceed sales goals and store performance metrics.
  • Address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Participate in inventory management activities including stock replenishment and product rotation.

Skills:

The required skills such as effective communication and interpersonal abilities are essential for engaging customers and understanding their needs, which directly impacts sales success. Organizational skills help maintain an attractive and orderly sales floor, enhancing the overall customer experience. Preferred skills like inventory management and merchandising knowledge enable the Sales Associate to support stock control and product presentation, which can drive increased sales. Additionally, problem-solving and adaptability are used daily to address customer concerns and adjust to changing store demands, ensuring a positive shopping environment.

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Schewel Furniture Company Inc

Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, Schewels Home is a fifth generation family-owned business that specializes in retail sales of furniture, bedding, electronics, major appliances, and lawn and garden merchandise. Schewels, as it is known to most of its customers, offers convenient in-store financing and a friendly, knowledgeable sales staff in each of their 50 locations. Stores are located throughout Virginia and stretch into North Carolina and West Virginia.
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