Home Furnishing Consultant (Furniture Sales)

American Furniture Warehouse • Gilbert, AZ

375d • $860 - $90,000

About The Position

We are looking for energetic, customer-service forward, and determined salespeople at our Gilbert team! Individuals with prior experience customer facing furniture sales are highly encouraged to apply. As an AFW Sales consultant, you will be advising and guiding customers and assisting in the selection of home furnishings and accessories for their homes. At AFW, we offer our customers a low-pressure, professional shopping experience. You use basic selling skills to guide the customer through our showrooms selecting furniture and home décor products helping them create something fresh and new in their homes. The best candidate wants to be part of continuing our mission of providing our customers with the greatest values in home furnishings and accessories. The ultimate goal at AFW is to take care of our customers. We provide paid training for all Home Furnishings Consultants. Training period (typically 3-6 weeks) will earn $17/hour. Once completed, home furnishing consultants will earn wages based on their commissioned sales with a guaranteed weekly pay of $860. Draw rate is $21.54. Up to $90,000/year!

Requirements

• Willingness to learn about the industry, products, and customers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies including tablets and basic computer knowledge.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Capable of walking the show floor to assist customers.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in customer-facing furniture sales.
• Experience in meeting high customer expectations.
• Knowledge of styles, fit, fabrics, price, and trends in home furnishings.

Responsibilities

• Advising and guiding customers in selecting home furnishings and accessories.
• Maintaining a professional appearance and following dress guidelines.
• Attending daily meetings and required training.
• Assisting in maintaining the showroom including daily cleaning, vacuuming, and tagging.
• Adhering to asset protection policies to identify and prevent fraud.
• Coordinating and working effectively with multiple departments to improve processes and exceed customer service expectations.
• Demonstrating a customer-first mindset and ensuring a great shopping experience for every customer.
• Connecting with customers by asking open-ended questions to assess needs and make relevant merchandise suggestions.
• Educating customers on products, policies, and events.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Low Deductibles on Medical Plans
• Great coverage for dental & vision
• A wide selection of voluntary benefits
• 401(k) and 401(k) Roth Retirement Savings Plan Perks
• A variety of paid time off options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees