Retail Sales Associate

Ashley Furniture, a trailblazer in the home furnishings industry, boasts a legacy of over 75 years as the largest manufacturer dedicated to transforming homes worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to quality, style, and affordability, Ashley Furniture has established itself as a trusted and recognized brand that caters to a continuously growing customer base. This expansion drives the company to open more stores to meet increasing demand, embodying a dynamic and growth-focused retail environment that embraces innovation and creativity in home design. The company’s reputation is built on a foundation of excellence in craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, setting trends and creating unique home furnishing experiences rather than following conventional market patterns.

The role of Retail Sales Associate at Ashley Furniture is a vital position that bridges the gap between exceptional product offerings and customer satisfaction. As a Retail Sales Associate, you become the welcoming face of the store, directly engaging with guests to transform their shopping experience into a personalized journey of discovery and inspiration. Acting as the expert on home furnishings, you will inspire enthusiasm and excitement surrounding Ashley's diverse product portfolios. Your responsibility is to help customers identify styles that resonate with their lives and assist them in designing beautiful rooms they will cherish for years to come. This position is ideal for entrepreneurial, focused, and ambitious sales professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-energy retail environments and possess a passion for lifestyle retail.

The Retail Sales Associate is tasked with delivering world-class service, maintaining a professional presence, and cultivating loyal customer relationships. Employees in this role will handle sales transactions with precision, assist customers with credit and financing options, and address concerns independently to ensure seamless customer experiences. Additionally, associates support daily store operations, including inventory management, loss prevention, and cash reconciliation. Meeting or exceeding sales goals and performance metrics is expected, with incentives tied to sales volumes and bonuses rewarding exceptional performance. The role offers extensive training and ongoing opportunities to grow within an industry-leading company committed to employee development and community engagement.

Compensation for this position starts at $17.87 per hour during the initial training period and continues at this rate thereafter, with the opportunity for bi-weekly and monthly sales incentives ranging between 0.25% and 30%, and quarterly bonuses up to $3,500 based on sales performance. Ashley Furniture provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes extended health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plans, paid time off including vacation and sick leave, and an employee discount program. The company values diversity and equal opportunity employment, ensuring that decisions are made based on individual skills, qualifications, merit, and business needs, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

Ashley Furniture also emphasizes corporate social responsibility, engaging in community programs and promoting environmental stewardship aligned with its core values. This provides employees the opportunity to contribute to a company that not only shapes homes but also positively impacts society and the environment.