Now Hiring - Sales Associate (1 year experience required) in Augusta, ME

Northern Mattress & Furniture 1st is seeking a sales professional with an eye for design who is interested in developing a long-term career in the retail furniture industry. As a trusted name in the industry dating back to 1950, we continue to guarantee the same excellent quality, low prices, and customer service that we were originally founded on. Whether you are experienced in the industry or just starting out in your career, we are committed to your success with us. Our goal is to help you become a home furnishings expert, so you can help your customers create a warm and inviting home.

Responsibilities and Duties

Match customers to the proper product to help beautify their home or to assist in a better night of sleep. In addition, you will partner with other members of your team to create a full service customer experience. You are also responsible for consistently meeting established sales goals.

• Maintaining knowledge of a broad range of furniture and mattress styles and products
• Reinforcing customer selections and following up on special orders until completion.
• Entering all information accurately into our computer system and providing professional follow-up before and after the sale
• Articulate our special financing plans, delivery procedures, warranties, etc. to the customer
• Coordinate delivery between the customer and our delivery system

Qualifications and Skills

To be a successful Retail Sales Associate, you must be highly driven and self-motivated to achieve individually while also being a supportive team member as you contribute to the overall business success and customer satisfaction. Being organized and able to maintain a consistent follow-up schedule with customers is a must. Communication with customers is constant, so excellent and professional verbal and written communication is extremely important.

• High School / GED or equivalent required; or 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Will train the right candidate
• Positive and engaging personality
• Energetic attitude
• Creativity in providing solutions to customers
• Computer and email proficiency and decent typing skills required
• Ability to assist with merchandise movement

If you have integrity, empathy, are dependable, enjoy friendly competition, and thrive on customer centered relationships, then Northern is the place for you!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35,000.00 to $70,000.00 /year

Additional Compensation:

• Commission
• Bonuses

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Paid Training:

• Yes

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends required
• Holidays required
• Day shift

Typical end time:

• 6PM

Typical start time:

• 9 AM

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person