Retail Sales Associate Decatur, Il

Summary
Sales and Design Consultant
About You
Looking For a Career, Not a Job?
If you have a passion for people and a flair for design, this is the career opportunity you have been waiting for. If you are a self-motivated, and detail orientated individual we will provide the tools and training you need to achieve outstanding success. If you're the type of person who desires compensation based on results, your financial security is assured by being assertive, creative, and by building your client base.
About the Position
This position requires an individual to interact with customers and assist them in making product choices according to their individual needs. Whether the interaction occurs in our award winning showroom, in the customer's home, or in the community, the objective is always to provide both design and flooring advice that will make the customers buying decision easier. Therefore, the ideal candidate must be willing to divide his or her work time between the showroom floor, visiting customers' homes, prospecting for new clients, and networking within the community. In order to be successful the candidate must also be willing to undergo our extensive product and sales training in order to become a certified flooring and design expert.
It is also expected that the individual be a self- starter, personally well organized, and willing to create new business as well as to provide outstanding customer service and follow-up.
About Us
Flooring America has long been regarded as the premier flooring retailer in the surrounding communities. Locally owned and operated, we are known for our superior customer service, and professional staff. Because we belong to the largest floor covering cooperative in the world our company offers the very best flooring products, in a state of the art modern showroom, with only the most qualified installers.
We believe in creating a family friendly work environment, where each person is an integral member of the team, yet responsible for his or her own results and earning potential. We are proud of our heritage and would like to find an individual who will excel and prosper in a fast paced retail environment becoming a valued member of our team.
Duties
Although not an all inclusive list, the following are some of duties and expectations for this position:

• Writing sales orders.
• Networking regularly and working effectively with other store employees.
• Following up in a timely and professional manner with customers on all requests or concerns.
• Receiving payment or obtain credit authorization.
• Executing sales strategies.
• Keeping up-to-date on the wide selection of floors we have to offer along with the benefits and warranties provided by each.
• Sell flooring and floor care products, as well as other home decorating items.
• Answering questions from and providing information to customers about flooring.
• Using computer database to research availability of merchandise and to process orders.
• Helping customers with their choice through decorating and design advice.
• Building client relationships.
• Assisting customers with flooring choices - explaining features and benefits of various types of flooring.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Maintain showroom by keeping samples and displays neat, current, and clean.
• Prospecting for new business.
• Helping work through and following up after completion of job.
• Visiting customer's homes or workplace to provide product and design advice.
• Greeting customer on the sales floor and determining their wants and need.

Requirements
Qualifications
The skills and abilities we're seeking include:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Education: Some college preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge Microsoft Office programs and be willing to learn our operating system.
• Time management skills for juggling multiple (and sometimes competing) deadlines and deliverables.
• Must have access to reliable transportation in order to get to work, and to visit customers' homes.
• Professionalism, to include dependability, accountability, and punctuality.
• Retail sales experience is a plus, but not required.
• Must have open and flexible work availability to include weekends.
• Self-motivated and internally driven to excel in your position and career.
• A passion for, or experience with, decorating or design.
• Must be willing and able to attend some off site training.

Benefits
How to Apply:
Please provide the following:

• Salary history and/or requirements
• Please use the response option in this job board.
• An up-to-date resume outlining your experience for the position
• A cover letter is always appreciated

We kindly ask for no emails or phone calls be sent to our store, as a means to further your application process. Please do not personally deliver resumes to the store. These efforts will not enhance your opportunity for consideration, and we are not equipped to respond to these requests. We thank you kindly in advance for your adherence to this request.
Candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted by e-mail or phone.
Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us.
Flooring America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Us

Here at Flooring America we are a local, family owned floor covering store that excels in customer service. Our customers are the bloodline of our business and we give our customers the best experience that we can provide. The success of our organization depends largely on the kind of employees who work for it.