Sales Associate - Full-time

Who We Are

Ashley Furniture HomeStore is the #1 selling furniture brand in the world and the #1 retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States. Hill Country Holdings (HCH), is the 34th largest furniture retailer in the U.S., and is the largest licensee and operator of Ashley Furniture HomeStores in the country. At HCH, we pride ourselves on excellence and uphold the Ashley Furniture brand while maintaining a culture that emphasizes our core values and close ties to our local communities. Our Purpose is to furnish the dreams of our Customers, Our Associates and the Children in Our Communities. We are a driven team that has FUN and gets results!

Job Summary

Product Specialists first and foremost responsibility is to generate sales while providing exceptional customer service. Product Specialist are knowledgeable about all product and work as a team to help the store reach its sales goals. In addition, Product Specialist are responsible for assisting management in the areas of housekeeping and maintenance of the show room floor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write a minimum of $40,000.00 per month in sales
• Utilize sales training
• Develop and maintain product knowledge
• Meet monthly and weekly productivity goals
• Maintains awareness of promotions
• Assist in housekeeping
• Operates all Ashley's systems effectively
• Assist in processing paperwork
• Complete assigned tasks properly and timely
• Meet or exceed montage protection goals
• Always assist customers
• Work assigned hours and maintain flexible schedule
• Attend and participate in store meetings
• Adhere to Ashley's Policies and Procedures
• Contacts customers by telephone and letters
• Must audit sales for zero errors
• Shops competitor and fills out a Competitive Shopping report a minimum of once a month

What You Will Receive

The passion, excellence, and care our associates demonstrate serving customers are the cornerstone of our commitment to support them and add value to their lives.  HCH's obligation to its associates is demonstrated through a wide array of employee benefits that we believe improve the quality of our associates' lives such as:

• Retirement Planning with 401k
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Commission on written sales
• Opportunity to qualify for the Annual Trip for million dollar writers
• An opportunity to grow! We promote from within and provide a career path for everyone on our team
• Generous Furniture discount
• Gym reimbursement
• Recognition for HCH Associates
• Tuition Reimbursement

What We Need From You

• At least two years' experience in sales with a favorable record of accomplishment in retail, commissioned sales, marketing, or related areas is desired, but not mandatory.
• Must have excellent interpersonal verbal communication skills.
• The ability to create, design, and coordinate attractive room settings is desirable.