Lighting Showroom Sales Representative (4 Yrs Retail Sales Exp )

We are seeking a customer-focused and results-driven Showroom Sales Representative to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for home decor, a strong retail sales background, and excellent customer service skills. You will be responsible for assisting customers in-store, driving sales, and providing expert advice on our decorative lighting and hardware products.

This position is paid an hourly rate plus commission.

Schedule will vary Monday through Saturday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist walk-in customers in selecting lighting and hardware solutions that meet their design and functionality needs.
• Provide product demonstrations and recommendations based on customer preferences and design trends.
• Develop and maintain relationships with homeowners, interior designers, builders and contractors to drive repeat business.
• Educate customers on product features, benefits, and installation techniques.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and performance metrics.
• Process transactions accurately and efficiently using the point-of-sale system.
• Handle customer inquiries, follow-ups, and resolve any issues professionally.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain store displays, ensuring an organized and visually appealing retail environment.
• Maintain superior product knowledge through self-study, online courses and vendor training, keep current with industry trends.
• Participate in relevant training to keep current with opportunities to grow and excel within the role..
• Work respectfully with the Gross Electric team in a positive environment.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma /GED with a minimum of four (4) years professional sales experience.
• Proven retail sales experience in decorative lighting, hardware, or home improvement products.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays.
• Self-motivated with results-driven mindset.
• Unit of measurement knowledge and ability to convert watts to lumens.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships based on trust, respect and collaboration with all levels and functions of an organization.
• Ability to provide a positive and professional image of the company to customers, vendors and co-workers.
• Ability to possess a genuine desire to provide outstanding service by being enthusiastic, friendly and energetic.
• Ability to anticipate customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to operate or to quickly learn computer systems and applications.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, collaborate on projects and work independently.

GROSS ELECTRIC VALUES:

Acts as a role model and consistently embody the Gross Electric values:

• Customer-Focused – Provide an experience that inspires our customers to refer us.
• Integrity & Honesty – Act with integrity, honesty, and ethically in all communications and interactions.
• Respect of Others – Treat everyone with respect in all communications and interactions.
• Strive for Excellence – Strive to consistently achieve excellence in all we do.
• Foster Teamwork – Have a team and family spirit, work collaboratively and be accountable to one another, the company and the community.
• Embrace Change/Adaptability – Seek new opportunities and respond positively to change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Retail sales: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Toledo, OH 43615 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18