Position Summary – Furniture Sales Associate

In addition to a base wage, this role earns commission. The primary responsibilities of a Furniture Sales Associate of Turner Home is to maintain outstanding customer service to each customer and to engage your colleagues in a manner that promotes teamwork and collaboration. They need to provide design expertise and a vast product knowledge and should process sales accurately and efficiently.

Company Summary – Turner Home

Turner Home has developed from a small neighborhood store to a 100,000 square foot home and garden center serving the finest products in indoor and outdoor living to all of northeast Florida. We are committed to meeting the specific needs of our guests by offering a diverse selection of unique and high-quality items. Please note: You may notice this posting advertised for Turner Ace Hardware. Turner Home is located inside of Turner Ace Hardware.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide Turner Home design expertise and assist each client to create an exciting home lifestyle
• Own all the phases of the client experience from initial contact through delivery; grow and maintain a strong client base.
• Use effective communication to establish trusted working relationships with clients and teammates
• Help identify trends and opportunities in the marketplace
• Create partnerships with the Turner Home design staff to give clients the total design package
• Support the retail team in varied responsibilities: order/sales entry, floor sets, merchandising, and training

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in a retail environment
• Basic knowledge of current furniture vendors in the industry.
• A commitment to service, excellence and customer satisfaction
• Ability to process information and/or merchandise through a computer system
• Ability to communicate with associates and customers
• Solid team player with excellent interpersonal skills with a strong willingness to learn
• Knowledge of retail computer systems, electronic cash registers, MS Word, and Excel a plus
• Exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business

Physical Requirements

The minimum physical requirements for this position include:

• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth

Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.

As your local Ace Hardware, our store is a member of the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry. Ace Hardware began as a small chain of stores in 1924 and has grown to include more than 4,600 stores in 50 states and more than 70 countries. As part of a cooperative, every Ace Hardware store is independently owned. From neighborhood hardware stores to lumberyards to super-size home centers, each Ace Hardware is unique and tailored to meet the needs of its local community. We are all committed to being the Helpful Place by offering our customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products.