Retail Sales Associate

Ashley Furniture has been a leading home furnishings manufacturer for over 75 years, recognized worldwide for its dedication to quality, style, and affordability. As the largest home furnishing manufacturer, Ashley Furniture has transformed countless homes by offering a vast selection of stylish and affordable furniture. The company prides itself on its strong customer base and continues to expand by opening more stores to meet the increasing demand for its products. Known for creating trends in the home furnishings industry rather than following them, Ashley Furniture emphasizes innovation, customer satisfaction, and the empowerment of its employees.

The Retail Sales Associate position at Ashley Furniture plays a vital role in the business by transforming store guests into loyal customers. This role requires an entrepreneurial, focused, and ambitious sales professional who is passionate about lifestyle retail and thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The sales associate acts as the expert on home furnishings, inspiring and exciting guests about Ashley’s products while guiding them to discover styles that reflect their lives and help design rooms they will love to live in. This position involves providing world-class service, maintaining a professional and welcoming presence, managing sales transactions efficiently, and supporting inventory as well as loss prevention procedures.

The role goes beyond sales; it includes building customer relationships by addressing concerns independently, aiding in store opening and closing activities, and contributing to the store’s overall objectives by meeting and exceeding sales goals aligned with key performance indicators. Retail Sales Associates are also involved in completing additional tasks assigned by management, making them a critical part of the team that ensures the smooth operation and success of the store.

Ashley Furniture offers competitive compensation including a starting hourly wage of $16.90, paid training, and eligibility for bi-weekly and monthly incentives based on sales performance, with the potential for quarterly bonuses up to $3,500 depending on sales volume. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are enthusiastic about engaging with customers, sharing fresh ideas, and working a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays.

In summary, joining Ashley Furniture as a Retail Sales Associate means becoming part of a longstanding, respected company that values quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. It offers a chance to develop sales expertise, engage with diverse customers, and contribute directly to the company's growth, all while benefiting from comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. This role is perfect for those who enjoy working with people, are motivated by targets, and want to be part of a company that leads the home furnishing industry.