What are the responsibilities and job description for the Furniture Sales Specialist position at American Wholesale Furniture?
About us
American Wholesale Furniture is a small business in Fort Atkinson, WI. American Wholesale Furniture opened its doors in 2001 and has been proudly serving the Jefferson County area ever since. As a locally owned and operated furniture store, you’ll feel right at home while being part of our team.
We carry the most recognized names in furniture and mattresses. This includes many Wisconsin-based companies such as Ashley, Symbol, Coaster Fine Furniture, Best Craft Furniture and many more! Our showroom is stocked with a full line of accessories including lamps, rugs, art, candles, and other unique gifts to personalize our customer’s home.
At American Wholesale Furniture, we pride ourselves on providing our valued customers with quality products, unbeatable prices, and friendly hometown service. Our experienced staff is knowledgeable and ready to help the customer find the perfect piece (or pieces!) to make their house a home.
Our work environment includes:
- Casual work attire
- On-the-job training
- Safe work environment
- Flexible working hours
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Responsible for providing superior customer service and maintaining in-depth knowledge of products, services, and payment options
- Utilizes appropriate sales techniques to drive furniture sales and build customer relationships
- Accountable for the operational, merchandising, and cleanliness aspects of the furniture department
- May be tasked with general store duties including cashiering, customer service, and light cleaning or maintenance as assigned
- Spends quality time with customers by listening to their needs and providing product, services, and payment option information, competing product comparisons, and recommendations
- Maintains up to date knowledge of product details, competing product comparison information, services, and payment option offerings to assist customers in making informed decisions and ensuring complete satisfaction
- Assists in maintaining accurate records related to furniture inventory, price holds, special orders, customer pick-ups, etc
- Participates in the warehousing and organization of furniture stock and merchandise carry-outs
- May assist in truck unload as needed
- Identifies and communicates furniture display needs and assembles display items as needed
- Ensures all processes and procedures related to furniture transactions are completed properly and operates point-of-sale systems efficiently and accurately
- Maintains appearance of the store’s interior and exterior to company standards, including light maintenance duties and cleaning
Qualifications
- Strong customer service skills with a focus on enhancing the shopping experience
- Proficient in retail sales and cash handling, including experience with cash registers
- Basic math skills, including retail math for accurate transactions
- Effective communication skills to engage with customers and team members
- Experience with POS systems and merchandising techniques
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment, preferably with grocery store experience
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.50 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $21